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jackyard

[ jak-yahrd ]

noun

, Nautical.
  1. a small, inclined spar upholding the head of a quadrangular gaff topsail similar in form to a lugsail.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of jackyard1

First recorded in 1880–85; jack 1 + yard 2
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Example Sentences

She might well have carried her jackyard topsail going west, and certainly wanted it, coming back with sheets off.

Jackyard topsails and bowsprit spinnakers preened before it.

A jackyard topsail that requires no topmast can be set, and a spinnaker will be found very useful for running in light weather.

One yard ought to serve for both the gaff and jackyard topsail, and these sails should be made the same length on the head.

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