English Dictionary

A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the jib boom, the studding-sail boom, etc.
Source : opted (18130)  - auto

A long spar or beam, projecting from the mast of a derrick, from the outer end of which the body to be lifted is suspended.
Source : opted (18131)  - auto

A pole with a conspicuous top, set up to mark the channel in a river or harbor.
Source : opted (18132)  - auto

A strong chain cable, or line of spars bound together, extended across a river or the mouth of a harbor, to obstruct navigation or passage.
Source : opted (18133)  - auto

A line of connected floating timbers stretched across a river, or inclosing an area of water, to keep saw logs, etc., from floating away.
Source : opted (18134)  - auto

To extend, or push, with a boom or pole; as, to boom out a sail; to boom off a boat.
Source : opted (18135)  - auto

To cry with a hollow note; to make a hollow sound, as the bittern, and some insects.
Source : opted (18138)  - auto

To make a hollow sound, as of waves or cannon.
Source : opted (18139)  - auto

To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.
Source : opted (18140)  - auto

To have a rapid growth in market value or in popular favor; to go on rushingly.
Source : opted (18141)  - auto