yardarm

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noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) The outer end of a yard, often equipped with blocks for reeving signal halyards.

Etymology

Compound from English yard (rod, stick, enclosure, enclosed area, space, an enclosure, unit of length equal to 3 feet, staff, beam, enclosed area designated for a specific purpose, area) + English arm (poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon).

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English

arm

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poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon

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