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Ship Boom

Definition:

A ship boom refers to a large horizontal pole or spar extending from the mast of a sailing ship or boat. It is primarily used to support or control the movement of sails or to handle cargo or equipment on the vessel.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A sturdy horizontal pole extending from the mast of a ship for supporting or controlling the movement of sails.

2. A beam used on a ship to handle cargo or equipment.

Verb:

1. The act of using or maneuvering a ship boom to control the sails.

2. To handle cargo or equipment on a ship using a ship boom.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The ship boom cracked under the force of the strong winds.
2. They adjusted the ship boom to trim the sails and catch more wind.
3. The ship boom swung backward and hit a crew member during the storm.

Verb:

1. The experienced sailor expertly ship boomed the mainsail.
2. They ship boomed the cargo safely onto the dock.
3. She learned to ship boom the equipment effortlessly after years of sailing.

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