Parts of a Sail

sail [R47]: An extent of fabric used in propelling a model yacht.

jib (foresail, headsail) [R23]: A triangular sail set ahead of the mast and main sail.

mainsail (main) [R35]: The largest sail on a sailboat, crucial for propulsion, is attached to the mast and controlled by the main sheet.

The Edges of Sails

foot [R16]: The bottom edge of a sail.

leech [R31]: The trailing edge of a sail.

luff [R34]: The lead edge of a sail.

clew [R08]: The after corner of a sail.

head [R20]: The top corner of a sail.

tack [R59]: The forward lower corner of a sail.