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spar
A long, round stick of steel or wood, often tapered at one or both ends, and usually a part of a ship's
masts
or
rigging
.
spar deck
The upper
deck
running a ship's full length. In a sailing vessel, the upper deck from which sails,
rigging
and
spars
are controlled.
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