boomkin
/ˈbumkɪn/
noun
- A short spar or pole that extends from the stern of a sailing vessel, used to attach the mainsail or mizzen sail.
- During the storm, the boomkin snapped under the pressure of the wind.
- The sailor adjusted the boomkin to improve the sail's angle.
- He learned how to rig the boomkin during his first sailing lesson.
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