grootzeil

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Etymology

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Compound of groot +‎ zeil. Attested since the 17th century.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣroːt.sɛi̯l/
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  • Hyphenation: groot‧zeil

Noun

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grootzeil n (plural grootzeilen, diminutive grootzeiltje n)

  1. mainsail, the largest sail of a sailing vessel, typically a sail of the largest mast