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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TOPGALLANT

From top1 + gallant.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TOPGALLANT

topgallant  [ˌtɒpˈɡælənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOPGALLANT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Topgallant is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TOPGALLANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of topgallant in the English dictionary

The first definition of topgallant in the dictionary is Also called: topgallant mast. a mast on a square-rigger above a topmast or an extension of a topmast. Other definition of topgallant is Also called: topgallant sail. a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast. Topgallant is also of or relating to a topgallant.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOPGALLANT


ballant
ˈbælənt
callant
ˈkælənt
coolant
ˈkuːlənt
equivalent
ɪˈkwɪvələnt
excellent
ˈɛksələnt
fore-topgallant
ˌfɔːtɒpˈɡælənt
fraudulent
ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt
gallant
ˈɡælənt
maltalent
ˈmælˌtælənt
prevalent
ˈprɛvələnt
repellant
rɪˈpɛlənt
repellent
rɪˈpɛlənt
silent
ˈsaɪlənt
succulent
ˈsʌkjʊlənt
talent
ˈtælənt
turbulent
ˈtɜːbjʊlənt
ungallant
ʌnˈɡælənt
vigilant
ˈvɪdʒɪlənt
violent
ˈvaɪələnt
volant
ˈvəʊlənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOPGALLANT

topazine
topazolite
topcoat
topcross
tope
topectomy
topee
Topeka
toper
topfull
topgallant mast
topgallant sail
toph
tophaceous
Tophet
Topheth
tophi
tophus
topi
topiarian

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOPGALLANT

appellant
bipropellant
dipropellant
expellant
Feuillant
flagellant
gellant
implant
installant
interpellant
libellant
monopropellant
on a slant
plant
propellant
scintillant
solid propellant
surveillant
transplant
vacillant

Synonyms and antonyms of topgallant in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «topgallant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOPGALLANT

Find out the translation of topgallant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of topgallant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «topgallant» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

上桅
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

topgallant
570 millions of speakers

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topgallant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

topgallant
380 millions of speakers
ar

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topgallant
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

брам
278 millions of speakers

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topgallant
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সর্বোচ্চ স্থান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

perroquet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Topgallant
190 millions of speakers

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topgallant
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

topgallant
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

윗 돛대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Topgallant
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

topgallant
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

topgallant
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अव्वल दर्जाचे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

babafingo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

topgallant
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

topgallant
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

брам
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

topgallant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

topgallant
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

topgallant
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

topgallant
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

topgallant
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of topgallant

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOPGALLANT»

The term «topgallant» is normally little used and occupies the 130.489 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOPGALLANT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about topgallant

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOPGALLANT»

Discover the use of topgallant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to topgallant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Popular encyclopedia: or, conversations lexicon
Mizzen topgallant mast. SI. Mizzen royal mast. 32. Mizzen skysail mast. S3. Fore yard. 84. Fore topsail yard. 35. Fore topgallant yard. 36. Fore royal yard. 87. Fore skysail yard. 33. Main yard. 39. Main topsail yard. 40. Main topgallant yard. 41.
‎1862
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Popular Mechanics
FAIR LEADS PIN, RAIL FORE FIFE RAIL H3-^o "L-H3 PENDANT coato QH p\M ^ J iow. m^6 MAIN FIFE RAIL 15 13 „ 10 I?1 35 .37- (k ^r 40: -36 BELAYING 1 Fore royal stay (Port) 1 2 Fore flying jibstay (Starboard) 2 3 Fore topgallant stay (Port) ...
3
Rigging Period Ships Models: A Step-by-Step Guide to the ...
Mizzen Topsail ySheet 86 Clueline Mizzen Topgallant Sheet 86 Clueline, Mizzen Royal Sheet jibboom 86 Flying Jibboom Guys Spritsail Sling, Spritsail Yard 86 Spritsail Topsail Yard Halliards Royal Stay Fore Topgallant Stay 86 Bumpkin ...
Lennarth Petersson, 2011
4
American Ship Models and How to Build Them
... 5, fore topmast staysail downhaul; 6, dolphin-striker outhaul; 7, 8, spritsail lift; 9, 10, fore tack; 11, 12, fore bowline; 13, 14, fore topsail bowline; 15, 16, dolphin- striker backrope; 17, 18, fore topgallant bowline; 19, 20, fore royal bowline; 21, 22 , ...
V. R. Grimwood, 2003
5
The seaman's friend
Fore topgallant mast. Fore, royal mast. Fore skysail mast. Main mast. Main topmast. Main topgallant mast. Main royal mast. Main skysail mast. Mizzen mast. Mizzen topmast. Mizzen topgallant mast. Mizzen royal mast. Mizzen skysail mast.
Richard Henry Dana, 1841
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The Cyclopædia: Or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, ...
That upon the main-topmast is termed the main-topsail, 2 : that upon the main- topgallant mast is named the main-topgallant sail, 3-: and the main-topgallant royal, 4, is so called from its being spread athwart the head of the main-topgallant  ...
Abraham Rees, 1819
7
The Rigging of Ships: in the Days of the Spritsail Topmast, ...
Main Topmast Backstay Fore Topmast Backstay Crojack Brace Mizzen Topsail Brace Main Topsail Brace Main Topgallant Brace Fore Topsail Brace Fore Topgallant Brace Spritsail Topsail Brace Mizzen Topsail Clewline Main Topsail Clewline ...
R. C. Anderson, 2012
8
Constitution - All Sails Up and Flying
As we continue with the rigging of the topgallant masts, keep the following in mind: All the shrouds and stays are made from stretched cable laid rope. All the foremost shrouds are wormed and served throughout. All others are served about two ...
Olof A. Eriksen, 2009
9
Treatise on marine and naval architecture or, Theory and ...
of the main mast ; main topgallant mast -;-3 of the main top-mast; royal it of the topgallant ; sky-sail mast H- ofthe royal ; main yard iofthelengtb of the main mast; main top-sail yard is of the lower yard ; main topgallant yard 2-} of the top-sail yard; ...
J.W. Griffiths
10
Melville's Evermoving Dawn: Centennial Essays
85 Main topgallant lifts. 5 Forecastle. 49 Fore yard. 06 Main topgallant braca* 6 Waist. 50 Fore topsail yard. 97 Main royal lifts. 7 Quarter deck. 51 Fore topgallant yard. 93 Main royal braces. 8 Gangway. 52 Fore royal yard. 99 Main rigging.
John Bryant, Robert Milder, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOPGALLANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term topgallant is used in the context of the following news items.
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Motueka pharmacist joins wife to earn top honour from Spirit of …
Motueka pharmacist Chris Budgen was awarded the 2015 Topgallant Award by the Spirit of Adventure Trust at its AGM in Auckland on Friday night. The award ... «The Nelson Mail, Jul 15»
2
Amy Adams says she's 'frustrated, confused' over nixed 'Today' spot
AMy was not acting like a pain in the butt. it was NBC who was afraid because of the whole Sony debacle. like topgallant said, their... BPHatcher. at 8:25 PM ... «Los Angeles Times, Dec 14»
3
Whaleship Charles W. Morgan arrives at Vineyard Haven
Today, in addition to two jibs and a staysail, plus mizzen and mizzen topsail, she carries a course foresail, with two topsails and a topgallant sail above. On the ... «Martha's Vineyard Times, Jun 14»
4
Your English Teacher Was Wrong—Jargon Is Terrific
If you were a jack-tar heading up the mizzen to reef a topgallant in a squall, your shipmates' lives depended on your knowing the name of every scrap of sail and ... «Popular Mechanics, May 14»
5
"Down Rigging" Underway For Sailing Ship "Friendship" At Salem …
The Topgallant section being removed from the main mast. NPS photo. This month's work is the beginning of a two-year "down-rigging" period in which the ... «National Parks Traveler, Nov 13»
6
Storm exposes shipwrecks
... the people had just enough time to take to the boats losing all their clothes etc. before she sunk, leaving only the ends of her topgallant masts out of water.". «Seacoastonline.com, Mar 13»
7
Barbados: On the Royal Clipper, a lesson in sails
“Is that the mizzen-topgallant-staysail?” I say, as a wedge-like .... This sail is definitely not the Mizzen-Topgallant-Staysail, I think to myself. Could it be a jigger? «Toronto Star, Dec 12»
8
The song of the Royal Clipper
“Is that the mizzen-topgallant-staysail?” I ask as a wedge-like sheet comes down. A man in a green Star Clippers cap takes a look at my chart. “Might be a jigger,” ... «Washington Post, Sep 12»
9
The tall ship Lynx visits Vineyard Haven harbor
Shenandoah is taller, carrying a square topgallant sail above her topsail. — Photo courtesy of Martha's Vineyard Museum. The tall ship Lynx, a 122-foot ... «Martha's Vineyard Times, May 12»
10
Lord Nelson's HMS Victory mast removed during restoration
The the main topgallant mast was removed earlier and ship's three large masts, bowsprit and rigging are all being dismantled. All parts will be catalogued and ... «BBC News, Aug 11»

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