mainsheet

/ˈmeɪnʃiːt/

Etymology

From main + sheet.

mainsheet means the rope connected to and controlling the mainsail. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

noun

The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.“Push the rudder down to a vertical position, then tighten the green line and place in the same cam cleat on the tiller shaft; be careful not to wrap or foul the mainsheet traveler line.”