Definition for BOW'SPRIT

BOW'SPRIT, n. [bow and sprit; D. boegspriet; Dan. bougsprid; G. bugspriet. See Spirit.]

A large boom or spar, which projects over the stem of a ship or other vessel, to carry sail forward. [This is probably Ow true orthography.] – Mar. Dict.

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