Topgallant /(?)/

Top·gal·lant

Topgallant

a.
  1. Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck; as, the topgallant mast, yards, braces, and the like. See Illustration of Ship. (Naut.)
  2. Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid.

Phrases & Compounds

Topgallant breeze
a breeze in which the topgallant sails may properly be carried.

Topgallant

n.
  1. A topgallant mast or sail. (Naut.)
  2. Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid.