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bowsprit

/ˈbəʊ.sprɪt/

Tradução: Mastro inclinado que se projeta para a frente a partir da proa de um veleiro, usado para sustentar o velame e o cordame das velas de proa.

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noun

/ˈbəʊ.sprɪt/C2formal
  • ptMastro inclinado que se projeta para a frente a partir da proa de um veleiro, usado para sustentar o velame e o cordame das velas de proa.

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.

    ptGurupés

    • 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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