Bowsprit
noun
The pole that sticks out at the front of a ship, most often used to support sails.
The captain stood at the bowsprit of his ship, watching the ocean waves.
Often appears as...
- stand at the bowsprit
- climb the bowsprit
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The pole that sticks out at the front of a ship, most often used to support sails.
The captain stood at the bowsprit of his ship, watching the ocean waves.
Often appears as...
- stand at the bowsprit
- climb the bowsprit
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual 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.
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