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A studding sail, studsail, or stunsail[1] (traditionally pronounced stuns'l /ˈstʌnsəl/) is an extra sail set alongside square rig sails for use in light winds.
A ringtail is sometimes described as a type of studding sail, and operates in an analogous manner to a studding sail; it extends a fore and aft sail beyond its leech, so providing extra sail area in light winds.