boomkins

/ˈbumkɪnz/
noun
  1. Plural of boomkin; multiple short spars extending from the stern of sailing vessels.
    • The old schooner had two boomkins, one on each side of the stern.
    • The shipyard stored several boomkins for different boat models.
    • They inspected the boomkins on each vessel before the race.
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