Category:Topgallant

Top`gal"lant, a.

1. (naut.)

Defn: 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.

2. Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid. "the consciences of topgallant Sparks." L'estrange. Topgallant breeze, a breeze in which the Topgallant sails may properly be carried.

Topgallant Top`gal"lant, n.

1. (naut.)

Defn: a topgallant mast or sail.

2. Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid. Bacon.