grootzeil

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of groot +‎ zeil. Attested since the 17th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣroːt.sɛi̯l/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: groot‧zeil

Noun

grootzeil n (plural grootzeilen, diminutive grootzeiltje n)

  1. mainsail, the largest sail of a sailing vessel, typically a sail of the largest mast
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