jibboom

• En náutica, mástil o palo ligero que prolonga el bauprés hacia proa en un buque de vela, usado para fijar los estayes y velas de proa.

A noun referring to a spar that extends the bowsprit on a sailing vessel.

1. Nautical sparC1formaltechnical

   A spar that extends forward from the bowsprit on a sailing vessel, used to support the jib sail.

   bauprés de gavias / botalón de foque

   • The sailor inspected the jibboom for cracks before the voyage.
   • Strong winds snapped the jibboom during the storm.
   • The ship's jibboom was made of sturdy spruce timber.
   • He carefully adjusted the rigging attached to the jibboom.