Skysail vs. Moonraker — What's the Difference?

A skysail is the uppermost sail in many old square-rigged sail-plans (though sometimes topped by a moonsail). It was also on the royal mast above the royal sail.

(colloquial) Someone from Wiltshire.

A small square sail above the royal in a square-rigged vessel.

(nautical) A small, light sail located high on a mast (above the skysail) and used for speed.

(nautical) The sail set next above the royal.

Same as Moonsail.

The sail set next above the royal. See Illust. under Sail.

The sail above the royal on a square-rigger