Vocabulary Entry

yardarm

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noun

A yardarm is one of the outermost ends of a yard, which is a long horizontal pole on a sailing ship used to support the sails.

Example Sentences

"The sailor climbed up the mast to inspect the yardarm for damage."

"During the storm, the yardarm caught the wind and helped stabilize the ship."

"The captain ordered the crew to lower the sails attached to the yardarm."