What does jackstaff mean?
Jackstaff means (nautical) A short spar, at the bows of a ship, that serves as a flagpole to fly a flag (a jack)..
Jackstaff
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(nautical) A short spar, at the bows of a ship, that serves as a flagpole to fly a flag (a jack)..
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- jackstaffs
- jackstaves
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