whisker pole

noun

A removable spar extending from the mast to the jib clew used to control the position and shape of the sail when broad reaching or running.

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Meanings

nounwhisker pole (plural whisker poles)

plural whisker poles

  1. nauticalA removable spar extending from the mast to the jib clew used to control the position and shape of the sail when broad reaching or running.
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Chicago

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