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jack staff
noun
- a flagstaff at the bow of a vessel, on which a jack is flown.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jack staff1
First recorded in 1685–95
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Example Sentences
Now and then a grinding jerk of the anchor chain sent a vibrating shudder from stem to jack staff.
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Stirling pointed the rifle toward the jack staff and the stern of the ship.
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