Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yardarm
Noun
/ˈjɑːrd.ɑːrm/
Definition
The outer extremity of a ship’s yard, which is a horizontal spar from which sails are set.
Examples
- The crew worked diligently to adjust the sails, ensuring they were tied securely to the yardarm.
- During the ceremony, the flag was raised at the yardarm to signal the start of the festivities.
- He climbed the rigging to check the condition of the yardarm before the voyage commenced.
Meaning
A yardarm is the end of a vertical post or a bar on a ship from which sails hang. It is important in the sailing rig of a vessel.
Synonyms
- spar
- boom
- mast
