sprit
noun [ C ] uk/sprɪt/ us/sprɪt/
斜撑帆杆
a pole that is attached at an angle to a boat's mast (= main pole) and holds the highest point of a sail
The sprit is fastened securely to the sail. 斜撑帆杆牢牢地固定在船帆上。
- More examples
- Can I lengthen my sprit for a larger sail?
- The sail is spread by a sprit from peak to tack where it is held to the mast.
- What are the names of the sails that are attached to the fore mast and the bow sprit?