English Explanatory Dictionary

reefing bowsprit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bowsprit rigged so that it can be easily run in, or shortened by sliding inboard. It was popular in cutters.

Word forms

reefing bowsprit reefing bowsprits
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