foresheet

/fawr-sheet, fohr-/US // ˈfɔrˌʃit, ˈfoʊr- //UK // (ˈfɔːˌʃiːt) //

前言,前列腺炎,前列腺炎症,前期工作

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Nautical.
- : the sheet of a headsail.
- : foresheets, the space, in an open boat, in front of the foremost rower's seat.

I noticed that one of these men always placed himself within instant reach of the foresheet.
We reefed the foresail and set him, we hauled aft the foresheet: the helm was hard-a-weather.
“Fill the topsail, and haul aft the foresheet,” were the quiet orders that proclaimed what he intended to do.
Suddenly there was a lift in the rain, and between them and the land they saw another flare, 'Down with the foresheet!
Moran spun the wheel without reply, and gave an order to Jim to ease off the foresheet.