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yardarm

noun

  1. the horizontal spar at the end of a ship's mast, used to support the sails
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From yard + arm.

  1. The outer end of a yard, often equipped with blocks for reeving signal halyards.

    Sun's under the yardarm, sis!

verb

Etymology: From yard + arm.

  1. To be close or nearby each other.
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