bumkin
/ˈbʌmkɪn/
noun
- A short, thick piece of wood or metal that sticks out from the side or front of a ship, used to attach ropes or sails.
- The sailor tied the rope to the bumkin to secure the sail.
- The old wooden bumkin was replaced with a stronger metal one.
- During the storm, the bumkin broke under the strain of the wind.
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