noun
- Plural of boomkin; a spar or pole extending from the side of a ship to hold rigging or sails.
Usage: nautical; technical
Examples
- The sailors adjusted the boomkins to catch more wind.
- The ship's boomkins extended outward from the hull to support the rigging.
- Proper maintenance of the boomkins was essential for safe sailing.
- The captain ordered the crew to secure the boomkins before the storm.