whipstaff Synonyms
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whipstaff Meaning
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whipstaff (n.)
A bar attached to the tiller, for convenience in steering.
whipstaff Sentence Examples
- The ancient mariner steered the ship expertly with the aid of a whipstaff.
- The whipstaff on the sailing vessel provided leverage for controlling the rudder.
- The helmsman gripped the whipstaff tightly, guiding the boat through the treacherous waters.
- The wooden whipstaff creaked and groaned as the ship navigated the choppy seas.
- The intricate carvings on the whipstaff hinted at the skilled craftsmanship of the ship's builders.
- The captain trained his apprentices to handle the whipstaff with precision.
- The whipstaff served as a symbol of the mariner's skill and responsibility.
- The ship's course was determined by the angle of the whipstaff relative to the tiller.
- The whipstaff was replaced by more advanced steering mechanisms over time, but its legacy remains.
- In maritime lore, the whipstaff represents the enduring connection between humans and the sea.
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A bar attached to the tiller, for convenience in steering.
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The ancient mariner steered the ship expertly with the aid of a whipstaff.
The whipstaff on the sailing vessel provided leverage for controlling the rudder.
The helmsman gripped the whipstaff tightly, guiding the boat through the treacherous waters.
The wooden whipstaff creaked and groaned as the ship navigated the choppy seas.
