Yardarm (noun)

A horizontal spar, supported by a mast, from which a sail is suspended.

Origin:

Compound word from yard + arm.

Examples:

1. He climbed out on the yardarm to fix the sail.
2. The sailors hoisted the flag at the yardarm.
3. The ship was damaged when the yardarm broke in a storm.
4. He was skilled at climbing the yardarm to furl the sails.
5. The ship's crew were able to repair the yardarm in time for the next voyage.