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Meaning of 'topgallant' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Topgallant [ a.]
- 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.
- Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid.
2 . Topgallant [ n.]
- A topgallant mast or sail.
- Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid.

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