Bowsprit
['bəʊsprɪt] or ['bosprɪt]
Definition
(n.) A large boom or spar, which projects over the stem of a ship or other vessel, to carry sail forward.
Typist: Randall
Definition
n. a strong spar projecting over the stem-head or bows of a sailing-ship and also of a steamship when her stem is of the curved or cutwater description.
Editor: Ramon
Examples
- Under this denomination were comprehended timber fit for masts, yards, and bowsprits; hemp, tar, pitch, and turpentine. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
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