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sheet vs mainsheet

mainsheet vs sheet

sheet and mainsheet both are nouns.

sheet is a verb but mainsheet is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sheet Yes No Yes No
mainsheet Yes No No No
As nouns, sheet and mainsheet are synonyms defined as:
  • sheet and mainsheet: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Other synonyms of sheet include shroud, tack, weather sheet.
sheet (noun) mainsheet (noun)
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
(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
sheet (verb) mainsheet (verb)
cover with a sheet, as if by wrapping
come down as if in sheets
Difference between sheet and mainsheet

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