Meaning Of The Word Bowsprit

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Bowsprit? Find Bowsprit meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Bowsprit Meaning

Bowsprit Definition
Bowsprit Definition

What's The Definition Of Bowsprit?

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Unsystematical ‐ adjective: not characterized by the use of order…
  • Demonism ‐ belief in the existence and powers of demons…
  • Red-necked grebe ‐ noun: a large stocky grebe, Podiceps grisegena…
  • Kew ‐ parish in NE Surrey, England: now part of the…
  • Indemnify ‐ to protect against or keep free from loss, damage…
  • Attitude of mind ‐ phrase: Your attitude of mind is your general…
  • Sound truck ‐ a truck or van with amplifiers, loudspeakers…
  • Eliminator ‐ In sport, an eliminator is a game which decides…
  • Secondary school ‐ a school, esp. a high school, coming after elementary…
  • Single standard ‐ a moral code with the same standard of behavior…