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jackyard

American  
[jak-yahrd] / ˈdʒækˌjɑrd /

noun

Nautical.

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

Etymology

Origin of jackyard

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

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