Gaff and Spar

Gaff

Gaff noun - A spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail.

Spar and gaff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spar" instead a noun "Gaff".

Nearby Words: gaffed, gaffe, gaffer, gaffing

Spar

Spar noun - A stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging.
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Synonyms for Spar

Gaff and spar are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gaff" instead a noun "Spar".

Nearby Words: spare, sparred, sparring

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