noun
- ropes or chains used to control the angle of a ship’s mainsail
Usage: nautical; plural form
Examples
- The crew quickly adjusted the mainsheets as the wind changed direction.
- He grabbed the mainsheets to trim the sail for better speed.
- The mainsheets were tangled after the sudden gust of wind.
- She learned to handle the mainsheets during her sailing lessons.
- The captain ordered the crew to release the mainsheets immediately.
- Proper maintenance of the mainsheets is essential for safe sailing.