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bowsprit Definition

bow·sprit (bo̵usprit′, bō-)

noun

a large, tapered spar extending forward from the bow of a sailing vessel, to which stays for the masts are secured

Etymology: ME bouspret, prob. < MDu boegspriet < boeg, bow + spriet, sprit

bowsprit Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: In the meantime, if your boat has a bowsprit, could you please check the bobstay, its attachments and its components.
  • rig: The ships were all cleared for action with topgallant masts struck by bowsprits rigged in.
  • retract: All went well until we hit the problem of how to retract the bowsprit.
  • see: You can see the bowsprit, foremast with crow's nest, a cannon.

Adjective modifier

  • long: These were clinker built cutters with a large spread of sail and a very long bowsprit.
  • retractable: The retractable bowsprit and easily raised or lowered mast make the 24 ' economical to berth and suitable for single-handed sailing.

Modifies a noun

  • shroud: Not as flexible as the other polyesters but good for bobstay and bowsprit shroud tackles and deadeye lanyards.
  • barge: Repertor and Greta were re-playing a familiar tussle, while Decima had passed them both and was now chasing the bowsprit barges.
  • plate: Hull Plates Or chainplates, shroud plates, bowsprit plates; call them what you will.
  • traveler: This is a modified version of bowsprit traveler with plates to attach a furling gear.

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