the outer portion of a yard. A yard is a large wooden or metal rod crossing the masts of a ship horizontally or diagonally, from which a sail is set. The yardarms are the end sections of the yard on either side of the ship. —How To Live Though an Executive. Final approval 31.10.89, —9th ACC Volume 1 Approved Glossary
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the outer portion of a yard. A yard is a large wooden or metal rod crossing the masts of a ship horizontally or diagonally, from which a sail is set. The yardarms are the end sections of the yard on either side of the ship.