gawntree
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The gawntree of the mainsail had shifted, causing the sail to flap uselessly.
Definition:A part of the main sail that supports the inner part of the sail on a fishing vessel.
From mainsail gawntree
Example:The sailors adjusted the fore-and-aft gawntree to ensure the sail was fully extended and catching maximum wind.
Definition:A strut or pole that supports a fore-and-aft sail, typically used in sailboats and yachts.
From fore-and-aft gawntree
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