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Definition of Boomkins

Boomkin
Boomkin Boom"kin, n. (Naut.) Same as Bumkin.
boomkin
Bumkin Bum"kin, n. [Boom a beam + -kin. See Bumpkin.] (Naut.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen. [Written also boomkin.]

Meaning of Boomkins from wikipedia

- Traditional boomkins found on English sailing vessels gradually evolved from 1710 until around 1850. 1710–1730 CE: The first boomkins were generally...
- bowsprit supports the headstay, and the backstay terminates on a short boomkin, bringing the overall length with appendages of the typical boat to 40...
- Bowsprit sprit topmast Dolphin striker Jackstaff Jibboom Pelican striker On mast Boom Boomkin Gaff Truck Crosstrees Spinnaker pole Spreader Sprit Yard...
- Bowsprit sprit topmast Dolphin striker Jackstaff Jibboom Pelican striker On mast Boom Boomkin Gaff Truck Crosstrees Spinnaker pole Spreader Sprit Yard...
- Bowsprit sprit topmast Dolphin striker Jackstaff Jibboom Pelican striker On mast Boom Boomkin Gaff Truck Crosstrees Spinnaker pole Spreader Sprit Yard...
- the term yokel; a foolish, poorly educated person from a rural region Boomkin, also known as a bumpkin, part of a sailboat Bumpkin Island, Boston Harbor...
- Bowsprit sprit topmast Dolphin striker Jackstaff Jibboom Pelican striker On mast Boom Boomkin Gaff Truck Crosstrees Spinnaker pole Spreader Sprit Yard...
- Bowsprit sprit topmast Dolphin striker Jackstaff Jibboom Pelican striker On mast Boom Boomkin Gaff Truck Crosstrees Spinnaker pole Spreader Sprit Yard...
- Bowsprit sprit topmast Dolphin striker Jackstaff Jibboom Pelican striker On mast Boom Boomkin Gaff Truck Crosstrees Spinnaker pole Spreader Sprit Yard...
- Bowsprit sprit topmast Dolphin striker Jackstaff Jibboom Pelican striker On mast Boom Boomkin Gaff Truck Crosstrees Spinnaker pole Spreader Sprit Yard...