Associations to the word «Bowsprit»
Noun
- Rigging
- Mast
- Sloop
- Sail
- Boom
- Schooner
- Tack
- Bow
- Rig
- Stern
- Rudder
- Deck
- Keel
- Stump
- Cutter
- Shroud
- Stave
- Splinter
- Hull
- Leverage
- Dolphin
- Scatter
- Seaman
- Cleopatra
- Tops
- Striker
- Vessel
- Anchor
- Spray
- Railing
- Butt
- Musket
- Heel
- Lash
- Rope
- Sailor
- Helm
- Frigate
- Canvas
- Ship
- Gale
- Wreck
- Brig
- Hulk
- Stem
- Cockpit
- Yard
- Stay
- Boarding
- Boat
- Galley
- Spaniard
- Sea
- Timber
- Whale
- Beard
- Pole
- Craft
Adjective
Adverb
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.
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