Associations to the word «Bowsprit»

Wiktionary

BOWSPRIT, noun. (nautical) A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface.

Dictionary definition

BOWSPRIT, noun. A spar projecting from the bow of a vessel.

Wise words

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