Sentence example with the word 'jibboom'

jibboom

Definition n. a spar that extends the bowsprit

Last update: September 5, 2015


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The shrouds supporting the foremast had been ripped out by the berg on the port or left hand side of the vessel, and her jibboom had been snapped off short where the berg struck her.   [Please select]

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The _Serapis_ made another effort to get into position to rake the American, but in the blinding smoke she ran her jibboom afoul of the starboard mizzen shrouds of the _Bonhomme Richard_.   [Please select]

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