yardarm

Meanings

• noun

  A long arm or beam projecting from the side of a ship, used to suspend flags or to support sails.

  - "The pirate hoisted the Jolly Roger on the yardarm."
  - "The sailor adjusted the sails attached to the yardarm."

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Variants

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yardarm , yardarms

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Etymology

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Originally from the Dutch word 'jerdarm' meaning 'outarm'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yardarm' comes from the Dutch word 'jerdarm'.

2. The length of a yardarm on a ship can vary depending on the size of the vessel.

3. The yardarm is an essential part of traditional sailing ships.

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Related Concepts

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1. mast: A vertical pole on a ship, used to support sails and rigging.

2. boom: A long pole, especially one suspended from a mast or yardarm to support a sail.

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Culture

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The yardarm has been a significant part of maritime culture and history. It is often depicted in art and literature to represent the sea and the nautical life.

How to Memorize "yardarm"

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   - Imagine a long arm projecting from the side of a ship, used to support sails or suspend flags.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yardarm' with ships and sailing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'yardarm' as 'yard' for yardstick and 'arm' for arm, meaning a long extension.

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