Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The principal and lowest sail hung to the foremast, usually square or triangular. 2. (n.) The gaff sail set on the foremast of a schooner. 3. (n.) The fore staysail of a sloop, being the triangular sail next forward of the mast. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia FORESAIL for'sal, for'-s'-l (Acts 27:40). See SHIPS AND BOATS.

Multi-Version Concordance Foresail (1 Occurrence) Acts 27:40 Casting off the anchors, they left them in the sea, at the same time untying the rudder ropes. Hoisting up the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach. (WEB WEY ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)