espar

Definitions of espar
  1. noun
    a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
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    corne de charge
    any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring
    mât
    a vertical spar for supporting sails
    cour
    a long horizontal spar tapered at the end and used to support and spread a square sail or lateen
    mât de hune
    the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig
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    mât
    a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
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