English Word · Intermediate
headyard
lowest yard on the foremast
Pronunciation: say headyard
Meaning
The lowest horizontal spar on a sailing ship's foremast; another name for the foreyard.
Example
The crew secured the foresail to the headyard.
The crew secured the foresail to the headyard.
Practice tips
- Practice headyard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.