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press of sail

 
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–noun Nautical.
as much sail as the wind or other conditions will permit a ship to carry.
Also called press of canvas.

Origin:
1585–95
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press of sail  
n.  The greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely under prevailing conditions. Also called press of canvas.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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