ALL meanings of bowsprit
bow·sprit
B b - noun bowsprit a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel, esp a sailing vessel, used to carry the headstay as far forward as possible 3
- noun bowsprit a large, tapered spar extending forward from the bow of a sailing vessel, to which stays for the masts are secured 3
- noun bowsprit nautical: spar extending from front (bow) of a ship 1
- noun bowsprit a spar projecting from the upper end of the bow of a sailing vessel, for holding the tacks of various jibs or stays and often supporting a jib boom. 1
- noun bowsprit (nautical) A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface. 0