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yard
A long tapering spar slung to a mast to support and spread the head of a square sail, lugsail, or lateen.Add Comment
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yawl (or dandy)
(1) A ships small boat crewed by rowers. (2) A two-masted fore-and-aft-rigged sailing vessel similar to the ketch but having a smaller jigger or mizzenmast projecting out behind the rudderAdd Comment
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ye
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yellow jack
A yellow flag flown to indicate the presence of an illness, often yellow fever, aboard a ship. Often the flag is used to trick pirates into avoiding potential targets.Add Comment
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