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Definition of Boomkins
1. boomkin [n] - See also: boomkin
Lexicographical Neighbors of Boomkins
Literary usage of Boomkins
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Edinburgh Journal of Science by Royal Society of Edinburgh (1830)
"... in all moderately large ships about to be steamed, the masts and bowsprit
ought to be taken out, as also all projecting boomkins, davits, and cat heads. ..."
2. The Colombian Navigator; Or, Sailing Directory for the American Coasts and by John Purdy (1839)
"... their moveable fore and aft spars and spritsail yards rigged in ; stern davits,
out-riggers, and boomkins unshipped ; and the anchors taken up, ..."
3. The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Miscellany (1829)
"... that in all moderately large ships about to be steamed, the masts and bowsprit
ought to be taken out, as also all projecting boomkins, davits, ..."
4. The Edinburgh Journal of Science by Sir David Brewster (1830)
"... in all moderately large ships about to be steamed, the masts and bowsprit
ought to be taken out, as also all projecting boomkins, davits, and cat heads. ..."
5. The Edinburgh Journal of Science by Royal Society of Edinburgh (1830)
"... in all moderately large ships about to be steamed, the masts and bowsprit
ought to be taken out, as also all projecting boomkins, davits, and cat heads. ..."
6. The Colombian Navigator; Or, Sailing Directory for the American Coasts and by John Purdy (1839)
"... their moveable fore and aft spars and spritsail yards rigged in ; stern davits,
out-riggers, and boomkins unshipped ; and the anchors taken up, ..."
7. The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Miscellany (1829)
"... that in all moderately large ships about to be steamed, the masts and bowsprit
ought to be taken out, as also all projecting boomkins, davits, ..."
8. The Edinburgh Journal of Science by Sir David Brewster (1830)
"... in all moderately large ships about to be steamed, the masts and bowsprit
ought to be taken out, as also all projecting boomkins, davits, and cat heads. ..."
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