Bumkin

[bʌmkin]

Definition

(n.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen.

Typist: Montague

Definition

n. a short beam of timber projecting from each bow of a ship for the purpose of extending the lower corner of the foresail to windward: a small outrigger over the stern of a boat usually serving to extend the mizzen.

Editor: Rebekah