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It's hoisted on a brig in high winds

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trysail

(Other definitions for trysail that I've seen before include "Small piece of rigging" , "piece of canvas" , "Small strong canvas used in stormy weather" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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