segelstänger

A segelstång, meaning "sail rod" or "sail spar" in Swedish, is a nautical term that typically refers to a spar used in sailing vessels. While the exact meaning can vary depending on the context and historical period, it generally refers to a pole or beam that supports or controls sails. In some older sailing traditions, a segelstång might denote a specific type of boom or yard. For instance, it could be a spar that extends from the mast to hold the foot of a sail (a boom) or a spar that extends horizontally from the mast to hold the head of a sail (a yard). The term's precise application would be dictated by the specific rigging of the vessel in question. Modern sailing terminology often uses more specific terms like boom, gaff, or yard, but segelstång can still be found in historical descriptions or in certain regional nautical dialects. Its fundamental function remains the structural support and manipulation of sails for propulsion.