Usually means: Small, strong sail for storms.
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▸ noun:  (nautical) A sail of the strongest canvas, for use in stormy weather.

Similar:
storm stay, working sail, drift sail, light sail, storm jib, sail, skysail, solar sail, skyscraper, squall, more...

Opposite:
fair-weather sail, calm sail, light-air sail

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Similar:
storm stay, working sail, drift sail, light sail, storm jib, sail, skysail, solar sail, skyscraper, squall, more...

Opposite:
fair-weather sail, calm sail, light-air sail



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