dolphin striker

noun

nautical a short vertical strut between the bowsprit and a rope or cable (martingale) from the end of the jib boom to the stem or bows, used for maintaining tension and preventing upward movement of the jib boom Also calledmartingale boommartingale

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He is always on the dolphin-striker when porpoises are around us, and usually strikes successfully.

Pat had caught hold of the dolphin striker, and was making his way up to the bowsprit.

I did so, but he scrambled down, tumbling and clutching, and gripped me just abaft the dolphin-striker.

I scrambled up what I found must be the dolphin striker of a vessel, and thence on to her bowsprit.

The dolphin-striker was triced up, the boats were taken on board, and the old sounds of conning the helm began again.

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