Sentences

yardarm in a sentence

n.

Definition

YARDARM: the outer end of a yard on a sailing ship, typically used to refer to the point where the sails are rigged.

Sample Sentences

  1. The sailors adjusted the sails as the ship passed the yardarm.
  2. In nautical terms, the yardarm refers to the outer extremity of the yard on a sailing ship.
  3. As sunset approached, the light glinted off the yardarm, marking the end of their long voyage.
  4. The captain called all hands on deck to prepare for the maneuver at the yardarm.
  5. Traditionally, a flag is flown from the yardarm to signal a ship's arrival in port.

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