Found 2 items, similar to Yardarm.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: yardarm yardarm n : either end of the yard of a square-rigged ship
English → English (gcide) Definition: Yardarm Yardarm \Yard"arm`\, n. 1. (Naut.) Either half of a square-rigged vessel's yard[6], from the center or mast to the end. [1913 Webster] Note: Ships are said to be yardarm and yardarm when so near as to touch, or interlock yards. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) The portion of a yard[6] outboard of the slings, often called the outer quarter. [RDH] Note: A yard[6] is considered to have four unequal quarters, two quarters extending from the mast to the slings on each side, and two smaller outer quarters outboard of the slings. [RDH]