noun
- a rope or chain used to control the angle of a ship’s mainsail
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The sailor quickly adjusted the mainsheet as the wind changed direction.
- He gripped the mainsheet tightly during the sudden gust.
- The mainsheet snapped under the pressure of the strong wind.
- She learned to handle the mainsheet during her first sailing lesson.
- The crew member released the mainsheet to reduce the sail’s power.
- Proper mainsheet control is essential for safe sailing.