bowsprit

"The sailboat was sailing swiftly across the lake. "

"The fishing vessel sailed out to the lake early in the morning. "

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

"The student needed to adjust her study plan to better prepare for the upcoming exam. "

"Prices climbed steeply."

"The experienced sailor steered the small boat safely across the lake. "

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

"She was adding sugar to her coffee to make it sweeter. "

"The student means their lost homework, feeling very sad about the missing paper. "

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."