Bowsprit

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Nautical Term

Bowsprit is a technical and specialized term specific to maritime contexts, like shipbuilding and sailing.

During the ship restoration, they replaced the rotten wood on the bowsprit.

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Pronunciation Clue

Pronounce 'bowsprit' focusing on the 'bow' as in 'bow tie' and 'sprit' like the word 'spirit' without the 'i'.

I overheard the sailors talking about the bowsprit ahead.

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Visual Imagery

Visualize a bowsprit as an extending arm from the front of a ship, pointing forward towards the sea.

Paintings of old ships often feature a prominent bowsprit.