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1. main

adjective. ['ˈmeɪn'] most important element.

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  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. main-topsail

noun. a topsail set on the mainmast.

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3. main

noun. ['ˈmeɪn'] a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage.

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  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. main

adjective. ['ˈmeɪn'] of force; of the greatest possible intensity.

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  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. main

adjective. ['ˈmeɪn'] (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence.

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  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. main

noun. ['ˈmeɪn'] any very large body of (salt) water.

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  • main (English)
  • main (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • mægen (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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