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bowsprit

/ˈbəʊ.sprɪt/

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noun

/ˈbəʊ.sprɪt/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее рангоутное дерево, выступающее вперёд с носа парусного судна, используемое для поддержки такелажа передних парусов.

A noun referring to a spar that extends forward from the bow of a sailing vessel, used to support the rigging of the headsails.

  1. Ship's sparC2formal

    A long spar that extends forward from the bow of a sailing vessel, used to support the rigging for the jib and other headsails.

    ruБушприт

    • The crew secured the jib to the bowsprit before setting sail.
    • A broken bowsprit can severely disable a ship's ability to sail upwind.
    • The old schooner had a beautifully carved bowsprit.
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