Main

Definitions of "main"

• Most important; principal. synonym: chief. adjective
• Exerted to the utmost; sheer. adjective
• Connected to or located near the mainmast. adjective
• Of or relating to a continuous area or stretch, as of land or water. adjective
• The chief or largest part. noun
• The principal pipe or conduit in a system for conveying water, gas, oil, or other utility. noun
• Physical strength. noun
• A mainland. noun
• The open ocean. noun
• noun
• A mainsail. noun
• A mainmast. noun
• To furl: said of sails.
• Strength; force; violent effort: now used chiefly in the phrase with might and main. noun
• That which is chief or principal; the chief or main portion; the gross; the bulk; the greater part. noun
• noun
• The principal point; that which is of most importance; the chief or principal object, aim, or effort. noun
• A broad expanse, as of space or light; unbroken extent; full sweep or stretch. noun
• Now, specifically noun

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