noun
- ropes or chains used to control the foresail on a sailing vessel
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The crew quickly adjusted the foresheets as the wind shifted direction.
- He grabbed the foresheets to trim the sail for better speed.
- The captain ordered the sailors to release the foresheets during the storm.
- Proper handling of the foresheets is essential for safe sailing.
- The foresheets were tangled after the rough weather.
- She learned to work the foresheets during her sailing lessons.