bumkin Sentence Examples
- The old sailor sat on the dock mending his nets, his faithful bumkin by his side.
- The ship's crew consisted of seasoned sailors and eager young bumkins learning the ropes.
- Despite being a bumkin in the city, he quickly adapted to urban life and found his way around.
- The rural village was quiet, with only a few bumkins tending to their farms.
- The city slicker felt out of place among the country bumkins during his visit to the countryside.
- The experienced farmer took the young bumkin under his wing, teaching him the ways of the land.
- The bustling marketplace was filled with merchants from all walks of life, from city dwellers to humble bumkins.
- She enjoyed spending her weekends exploring the countryside, mingling with the friendly bumkins she met along the way.
- The city boy's lack of experience was evident as he clumsily attempted to chop wood, much to the bemusement of the seasoned bumkins.
- Despite his humble beginnings as a country bumkin, he eventually rose to prominence in the city, proving that determination knows no bounds.
bumkin Meaning
bumkin (n.)
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.
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FAQs About the word bumkin
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
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The old sailor sat on the dock mending his nets, his faithful bumkin by his side.
The ship's crew consisted of seasoned sailors and eager young bumkins learning the ropes.
Despite being a bumkin in the city, he quickly adapted to urban life and found his way around.
The rural village was quiet, with only a few bumkins tending to their farms.
