Yardarm

usgb/ˈjɑːrdɑːrm/
noun

The very end part of a ship's yard, a horizontal spar on a mast from which a sail is set or secured.

The pirate was made to walk to the end of the yardarm.
Visual representation of "yardarm" - The very end part of a ship's yard, a horizontal spar on a mast from which a sail is set or secured.

Often appears as...

  • swing from the yardarm
  • hang from the yardarm

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Nautical

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Nautical Origin

Understand 'yardarm' has maritime origins; it's less common in everyday conversation unless discussing sailing.

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Each sail was furled on its specific yardarm by the crew.
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Physical Description

Picture a yardarm as a short, horizontal pole on a sailboat's mast; it's crucial for sail handling.

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The seaman climbed up to repair the damaged yardarm.
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Literal Use

In historical contexts, 'yardarm' is used literally to describe parts of a sailing ship.

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Flags were hoisted to the yardarm to signal their arrival.
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