Stunsail

A stunsail was an extra sail that was attached to the yardarm of a sailing vessel.

During the promotion of Worf aboard the holodeck recreation of the 19th century brig USS Enterprise, when asked by Geordi La Forge, what a stunsail was after he was order to set them, Commander William T. Riker pointed out that it was the sail located just above the last yardarm. (Star Trek Generations)

Sailing vessel components
Sails and solar sails: Course • Jib • Main sail • Royal • Spritsail • Stunsail • Topgallant sail
Spars: Mast • Yardarm • Rigging: Brace • Winch
Anchor • Ballast • Crow's nest • Keel • Paddle • Plank • Porthole • Rudder • Sextant • Wheel

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