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The booms

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that space on the upper deck of a ship between the foremast and mainmast, where the boats, spare spars, etc., are stowed.
- Totten.

See also: Boom



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The booms were tearing at the blocks, the rudder was banging to and fro, and the whole ship creaking, groaning, and jumping like a manufactory.
 
 
 
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