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shearpole.

A horizontal crosspiece.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A horizontal crosspiece.

  2. A horizontal crosspiece. A horizontal beam that goes along the edge of the shroud to which the rigging is attached.

  3. A horizontal crosspiece. A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.