noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The ship had a long whipstave that supported its mast.

Definition:a large watercraft used for transportation.

From ship

Example:During the masting, the sailors attached the whipstaves to the mast for stability.

Definition:the process of installing the masts, rigging, and other support structures on a ship.

From masting

Example:The sailers had to adjust the whipstaves on the mast to improve the ship's navigation.

Definition:the tall, vertical structure upon which a ship's sails or stay sails are rigged.

From mast