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  • 131Spoom — (sp[=oo]m), v. i. [Probably fr. spume foam. See {Spume}.] (Naut.) To be driven steadily and swiftly, as before a strong wind; to be driven before the wind without any sail, or with only a part of the sails spread; to scud under bare poles.… …

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  • 132spoon — Spoom Spoom (sp[=oo]m), v. i. [Probably fr. spume foam. See {Spume}.] (Naut.) To be driven steadily and swiftly, as before a strong wind; to be driven before the wind without any sail, or with only a part of the sails spread; to scud under bare… …

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