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/un"deuhr spahrd'/, adj. Naut.having spars too small to carry the necessary sail.[1835-45; UNDER- + SPAR1 + -ED3]
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Undersparred — Un der*sparred , a. (Naut.) Having spars smaller than the usual dimension; said of vessels. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
undersparred — /ˈʌndəspad/ (say unduhspahd) adjective having insufficient masts, yards, gaffs, etc., to carry enough sail. {under + spar1 + r + ed3} …
undersparred — /un deuhr spahrd /, adj. Naut. having spars too small to carry the necessary sail. [1835 45; UNDER + SPAR1 + ED3] … Useful english dictionary
Spar — Spar, v. t. [OE. sparren, AS. sparrian; akin to G. sperren, Icel. sperra; from the noun. [root]171. See {Spara} beam, bar.] 1. To bolt; to bar. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. To To supply or equip with spars, as a vessel. [1913 Webster] Note:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
