Bowsprits

/ˈboʊsprɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'bowsprit': multiple forward-extending poles on sailing ships or references to multiple ships' bowsprits.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'bowsprit', maintaining the Dutch-derived nautical terminology.

Kelly Says

Looking at old paintings of sailing ships, you see these bowsprits were absolutely massive—some extended 50+ feet beyond the hull. They made ships look like armored beetles ready for battle.

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