Sentences

bowsprit in a sentence

n.

Definition

BOWSPRIT: A horizontal spar extending from the bow of a ship, used to support the forward sails and rigging.

Sample Sentences

  1. The schooner's bowsprit pointed towards the open sea, a promise of adventure.
  2. Salt spray coated the bowsprit as the ship sliced through the waves.
  3. The lookout perched precariously on the bowsprit, scanning the horizon.
  4. Repairs to the bowsprit required skilled carpentry and careful attention to detail.
  5. The jib sail was attached securely to the bowsprit, maximizing its efficiency.
  6. The length of the bowsprit significantly affected the vessel's handling.
  7. A figurehead adorned the end of the bowsprit, a symbol of the ship's identity.
  8. The bowsprit groaned under the strain of the strong headwind.
  9. Experienced sailors knew the importance of maintaining the bowsprit's structural integrity.
  10. From the deck, the bowsprit seemed to reach out and touch the sky.

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