Jackstaff
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jackstaff is a noun meaning (nautical) A short spar, at the bows of a ship, that serves as a flagpole to fly a flag (a jack).
Meaning
(nautical) A short spar, at the bows of a ship, that serves as a flagpole to fly a flag (a jack).
Word Forms
- jackstaffs
- jackstaves
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jack-staff, jack, jackyard, jacktop, hook, fishhook.
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