A spritsail or sprit was a component in a Bajoran lightship. They, along with the other sails, captured ions in order to propel the ship.
During his voyage to prove lightships were spaceworthy, Benjamin Sisko was forced to jettison a sprit from his lightship after the mast support gave way. This dampened his spirits, but Jake urged him to push on. (DS9: "Explorers")
Sailing vessel components |
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Sails and solar sails: Course • Jib • Main sail • Royal • Spritsail •Stunsail • Topgallant sail |
Spars: Mast • Yardarm • Rigging: Brace • Winch |
Anchor • Ballast • Keel • Paddle • Plank • Porthole • Rudder • Sextant • Wheel |