topgallant sail (noun)

1. In the latest issue of the pirate-themed comic book, the protagonist with the help of his topgallant sail defeats the enemy ship.

2. As the storm raged on, the tattered topgallant sail flapped eerily in the wind, adding to the haunting atmosphere.

3. During the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory, flew its topgallant sail as a symbol of its dominance over the enemy.

4. In Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick,' the main character, Captain Ahab, gives a passionate speech while standing beneath the billowing topgallant sail.