Balloon sail
any light, loose sail, as a jib or spinnaker, used by a yacht in light wind.
historical examples
baby jib top-sails had been sent down before the rounding, and spinnaker poles were now ready for the balloon sail.
the young oarsmen of lakeview ralph bonehill
noun
(nautical) a large light bellying sail used in light winds compare spinnaker
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