yardarm in a sentence
n.
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Definition
YARDARM: the outer end of a yard on a sailing ship, typically used to refer to the point where the sails are rigged.
Crossword clues for yardarm
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "yardarm".
- Outer end of a yard on a ship.
- Part of a ship's rigging setup.
- Location for sails on a sailing vessel.
- End of the horizontal spar on a boat.
Yardarm sentence examples
- The sailors adjusted the sails as the ship passed the yardarm.
- In nautical terms, the yardarm refers to the outer extremity of the yard on a sailing ship.
- As sunset approached, the light glinted off the yardarm, marking the end of their long voyage.
- The captain called all hands on deck to prepare for the maneuver at the yardarm.
- Traditionally, a flag is flown from the yardarm to signal a ship's arrival in port.