English Word · Advanced
yardarm
The outer end of a ship's yard
Pronunciation: /ˈjɑːdˌɑːm/
Meaning
Either outer end of the horizontal spar called a yard on a sailing ship.
Example
A signal flag hung from the starboard yardarm.
A signal flag hung from the starboard yardarm.
Practice tips
- Practice yardarm 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 advanced-level learners.