topgallant

Etymology

adj

  1. (nautical) Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.
    the topgallant yards, braces, etc.
  2. Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.

noun

  1. (nautical) The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast.
  2. (nautical) The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
  3. Anything elevated or splendid.

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