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noun • any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable • a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging • making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer verb • furnish with spars • fight with spurs • box lightly • fight verbally | ||||||||
| 63% | 7 | Nautical term for a boom used to extend the foot of a jib or flying jib | ||||||
noun • a spar that extends the bowsprit | ||||||||
| 63% | 12 | Jib-headed sail set on a stay extending to the bowsprit or jib boom | ||||||
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Jib Boom Or Gaff Crossword Clue
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SPAR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SPAR
Updated: October 10, 2023
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2 | A boom attached to a jib or flying jib to control its shape | |
3 | Boom or gaff
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7 | Nautical term for a boom used to extend the foot of a jib or flying jib |
