topgallant

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topgallant

/tɒpˈɡælənt/
/təˈɡælənt/

adjective more topgallant · most topgallant

Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast. the topgallant yards, braces, etc.
Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind. The consciences of top-gallant sparks.

noun topgallants

The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast.
The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
Anything elevated or splendid.

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noun topmost mast

Română	arboret

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@misc{topgallant_2026,
  title = {topgallant},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/topgallant},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}