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Unsling :: Unsling (v. t.) To take off the slings of, as a yard, a cask, or the like; to release from the slings..

Yardarm :: Yardarm (n.) Either half of a square-rigged vessel's yard, from the center or mast to the end..

Point :: Point (n.) A fielder who is stationed on the off side, about twelve or fifteen yards from, and a little in advance of, the batsman..

Reef :: Reef (v. t.) To reduce the extent of (as a sail) by roiling or folding a certain portion of it and making it fast to the yard or spar.

Yard :: Yard (v. i.) A branch; a twig.

Scale :: Scale (n.) A series of spaces marked by lines, and representing proportionately larger distances; as, a scale of miles, yards, feet, etc., for a map or plan..

Woold :: Woold (v. t.) To wind, or wrap; especially, to wind a rope round, as a mast or yard made of two or more pieces, at the place where it has been fished or scarfed, in order to strengthen it..

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) A band of rope or iron for securing a yard to a mast; -- chiefly in the plural.

Yard :: Yard (v. i.) The penis.

Sway :: Sway (v. i.) To hoist; as, to sway up the yards..

Vineyard :: Vineyard (n.) An inclosure or yard for grapevines; a plantation of vines producing grapes.

Cockbill :: Cockbill (v. t.) To tilt up one end of so as to make almost vertical; as, to cockbill the yards as a sign of mourning..

Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A yarn measure containing, in cotton yarn, 15,120 yards; in linen yarn, 14,400 yards..

Pea :: Pea (n.) The sliding weight on a steelyard.

Kirkyard :: Kirkyard (n.) A churchyard.

Quarter :: Quarter (n.) One of four equal parts into which anything is divided, or is regarded as divided; a fourth part or portion; as, a quarter of a dollar, of a pound, of a yard, of an hour, etc..

Yard :: Yard (v. i.) A measure of length, equaling three feet, or thirty-six inches, being the standard of English and American measure..

Bayard :: Bayard (a.) Properly, a bay horse, but often any horse. Commonly in the phrase blind bayard, an old blind horse..

Volume :: Volume (n.) Dimensions; compass; space occupied, as measured by cubic units, that is, cubic inches, feet, yards, etc.; mass; bulk; as, the volume of an elephant's body; a volume of gas..

Bunt :: Bunt (n.) The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard..

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