English Explanatory Dictionary

shearpole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A horizontal crosspiece.
  2. A horizontal beam that goes along the edge of the shroud to which the rigging is attached.
  3. A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.

Word forms

shearpole shearpoles shear pole shear-pole
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