(1):

(n.) A projecting support for a rowlock, extended from the side of a boat.

(2):

(n.) A boat thus equipped.

(3):

(n.) A projecting contrivance at the side of a boat to prevent upsetting, as projecting spars with a log at the end.

(4):

(n.) A projecting frame used to support the elevator or tail planes, etc.

(5):

(n.) Any spar or projecting timber run out for temporary use, as from a ship's mast, to hold a rope or a sail extended, or from a building, to support hoisting teckle.