dolphin striker

noun

nautical a short vertical strut between the bowsprit and a rope or cable (martingale) from the end of the jib boom to the stem or bows, used for maintaining tension and preventing upward movement of the jib boom Also called: martingale boom, martingale

Words nearby dolphin striker

dolos, dolostone, dolour, dolphin, dolphin kick, dolphin striker, dolphinarium, dolphinfish, dolphy, dols., dolt

Example sentences from the Web for dolphin striker

The rope-pendant, or small chain for staying the dolphin-striker.

The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth
It is easily harpooned from the dolphin-striker, and appears to have the power of generating electricity.

The Ocean World: |Louis Figuier
He is always on the dolphin-striker when porpoises are around us, and usually strikes successfully.

The 'Fan Kwae' at Canton Before Treaty Days 1825-1844 |William C. Hunter
The monkey was hanging by the tail from the dolphin-striker, admiring what John Crow called "his own dam ogly face in the water."

Tom Cringle's Log |Michael Scott

I did so, but he scrambled down, tumbling and clutching, and gripped me just abaft the dolphin-striker.

The Grain Ship |Morgan Robertson

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dolphin striker

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