bowsprit

Phonetic Respelling: [ bou-sprit, boh- ]

Definition:

n. a large tapered spar extending forward from the bow of a sailing vessel; to which stays for the masts are secured

Sentence:

She's one hundred thirteen feet from stern to bowsprit.

More example sentences:

She's one hundred thirteen feet from stern to bowsprit.

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Synonyms:

spar; forepartof a boat; extension of the bow

Antonyms:

stern

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