Meaning Of The Word Bowsprit

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bowsprit in American English
a large, tapered spar extending forward from the bow of a sailing vessel, to which stays for the masts are secured
noun: a spar projecting from the upper end of the bow of a sailing vessel, for holding the tacks of various jibs or stays and often supporting a jib boom

bowsprit in British English
noun: a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel, esp a sailing vessel, used to carry the headstay as far forward as possible

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