Bowsprit definition
A spar, extending forward from the stem of a ship, to which the stays of the foremast are fastened.
noun
A large, tapered spar extending forward from the bow of a sailing vessel, to which stays for the masts are secured.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
bowsprit
Plural:
bowspritsOrigin of bowsprit
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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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