Spōōm, v. i.

verbintransitive

[Probably from 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. [Written also spoon.] See SPOON, v. i. Down with the foresail too; we'll spoom before her. Beau. & Fl.