whipstaff in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10
Definition
Whipstaff: a lever used to control the rudder of a sailing ship, enabling the adjustment of its course.
Sample Sentences
- The old sailing ship's whipstaff creaked under the strain as the crew adjusted its course.
- After years of restoration, the vessel's whipstaff was polished to a fine sheen, reflecting the sun's rays.
- Sailors in the 17th century often relied on the whipstaff to maneuver their ships through turbulent waters.
- The captain's hands tightened around the whipstaff, feeling the pull of the wind on the sails.
- During the maritime festival, enthusiasts demonstrated how to properly use a whipstaff on traditional boats.