What is another word for dolphin striker?
Pronunciation: [dˈɒlfɪn stɹˈa͡ɪkə] (IPA) 
A dolphin striker is a component found on sailboats and it refers to a rod or a spar that is connected from the bow to the boom or the bowsprit. This item is used to support the mast and to angle it towards the foredeck. Some synonyms that can be used to describe the dolphin striker include the bowsprit bobstay, the forestay, the boomkin, the martingale, and the dolphin pole. Each of these terms refers to a similar item that provides support and stability to the mast or the bowsprit. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the discussion or the type of vessel being discussed.
