ἀρτέμων artémōn

Meaning

properly, something ready (or else more remotely from G142 (αἴρω) (compare G740 (ἄρτος)); something hung up), i.e. (specially) the topsail (rather foresail or jib) of a vessel

In the King James Version: mainsail

Derivation: from a derivative of G737 (ἄρτι);

Where it is used

• Acts 27:40 Cutting away the anchors, they left them in the sea as they loosened the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach.