English Word · Advanced
crance
An iron band, at the end of a bowsprit, fitted with eyes to take the bowsprit shrouds and the bobstay
Pronunciation: say crance
Meaning
An iron band, at the end of a bowsprit, fitted with eyes to take the bowsprit shrouds and the bobstay.
Example
The rigger inspected the crance at the end of the bowsprit.
The rigger inspected the crance at the end of the bowsprit.
Practice tips
- Practice crance out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.