bowsprit

Noun

A spar extending forward from the stem of a ship, to which the forestays are fastened.

ریشه

From Middle Dutch 'boechsprēt', from 'boech' (bow) + 'sprēt' (pole).

مثال

• The crew climbed up the bowsprit to fix the rigging.
• The bowsprit was damaged in the storm and needed to be replaced.
• The ship's figurehead was mounted on the bowsprit.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Climb up the bowsprit Fix the rigging on the bowsprit Mount a figurehead on the bowsprit Provide stability to the ship's mast