Foresail
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A foresail is one of a few different types of sail set on the foremost mast (foremast) of a sailing vessel:
- A fore and aft sail set on the foremast of a schooner or similar vessel.
- The lowest square-sail on the foremast of a full rigged ship or other vessel which is square-rigged.
Sails set forward of the foremast, such as jibs and staysails, are sometimes referred to as foresails, although "headsails" is a more common term.
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