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mainsheet vs sheet

sheet vs mainsheet

mainsheet and sheet both are nouns.

mainsheet is not a verb while sheet is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mainsheet Yes No No No
sheet Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mainsheet and sheet are synonyms defined as:
  • mainsheet and sheet: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Other synonyms of mainsheet include shroud, tack, weather sheet.
mainsheet (noun) sheet (noun)
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
paper used for writing or printing
newspaper with half-size pages
any broad thin expanse or surface
(mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape
mainsheet (verb) sheet (verb)
cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
come down as if in sheets
Difference between mainsheet and sheet

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