forebooms
/fɔrˈbumz/
noun
- The front part of a ship's boom (a long pole used to extend the bottom of a sail).
- The forebooms on the old schooner were made of sturdy pine.
- The sailor checked the forebooms for any cracks before setting sail.
- Strong winds snapped one of the forebooms, forcing the crew to make repairs.
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