jackstaff en · NOUN
Etymology
From jack + staff.
Meanings
- A short spar, at the bows of a ship, that serves as a flagpole to fly a flag (a jack).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jackstaves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| jackstaffs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fi rainetanko (short spar, at the bows of a ship) · bg флагщок (short spar, at the bows of a ship) · ga slat bhrataí (short spar, at the bows of a ship)