noun
- A spar or boom extending forward from the mast of a sailing vessel, used to support and extend a sail.
Usage: nautical; rare or archaic
Examples
- The sailor adjusted the foreboom to catch more wind.
- The foreboom was damaged during the storm and required repair.
- The ship's foreboom extended well beyond the bow.
- Crew members worked to secure the foreboom before the voyage began.