whipstaff

English

/ˈʍɪpstɑːf/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A bar, going through the poopdeck, attached orthogonally to the tiller for steering a ship.

Etymology

Compound from English whip + English staff.

Origin

English

staff

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