fore-and-aft topsail

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What does fore-and-aft topsail mean?

a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast

How to pronounce fore-and-aft topsail

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4. Repeat and practice — Say “fore-and-aft topsail” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.