yardarm

[US]/ˈjɑːdɑːm/
[UK]/ˈjɑrdˌɑrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the outer end of a ship's yard; the end of a horizontal spar

Phrases & Collocations

starboard yardarm

port yardarm

yardarm signal

yardarm light

yardarm flag

yardarm watch

yardarm crew

yardarm position

yardarm height

yardarm maneuver

Example Sentences

the flag was raised at the yardarm to signal the start of the race.

we spotted a seagull perched on the yardarm of the ship.

the crew adjusted the sails as the sun set behind the yardarm.

he climbed to the yardarm to get a better view of the horizon.

during the storm, the yardarm creaked under the pressure of the wind.

the captain ordered the flag to be lowered from the yardarm.

they painted the yardarm bright red for visibility.

the yardarm was a perfect spot for spotting whales.

he tied a rope to the yardarm to secure the sails.

from the yardarm, the view of the coastline was breathtaking.

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