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foresail vs canvas

canvas vs foresail

foresail and canvas both are nouns.

foresail is not a verb while canvas is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foresail Yes No No No
canvas Yes No Yes No
As nouns, canvas is a hypernym of foresail; that is, canvas is a word with a broader meaning than foresail:
  • foresail: the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
  • canvas: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Other hypernyms of foresail include canvass, sail, sheet.
foresail (noun) canvas (noun)
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel a heavy, closely woven fabric
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
a tent made of canvas fabric
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
an oil painting on canvas fabric
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
foresail (verb) canvas (verb)
cover with canvas
Difference between foresail and canvas

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