Whipstave
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
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