Definitions for: Sprit

[n] a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally

Webster (1913) Definition: Sprit, v. t. [Akin to G. spritzen, spr["u]tzen. See
Sprit, v. i.]
To throw out with force from a narrow orifice; to eject; to
spurt out. [Obs.] --Sir T. Browne.

Sprit, v. i. [AS. spryttan to sprout, but. See Sprout,
v. i., and cf. Spurt, v. t., Sprit a spar.]
To sprout; to bud; to germinate, as barley steeped for malt.

Sprit, n.
A shoot; a sprout. [Obs.] --Mortimer.

Sprit, n. [OE. spret, AS. spre['o]t a sprit; spear; akin
to D. spriet, and E. sprout, sprit, v.t. & i. See Sprout,
v. i.] (Naut.)
A small boom, pole, or spar, which crosses the sail of a boat
diagonally from the mast to the upper aftmost corner, which
it is used to extend and elevate.

See Also: spar, spritsail

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