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Yardstick :: Yardstick (n.) A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc..

Bunt :: Bunt (n.) The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard..

Tanyard :: Tanyard (n.) An inclosure where the tanning of leather is carried on; a tannery.

Mast :: Mast (n.) A pole, or long, strong, round piece of timber, or spar, set upright in a boat or vessel, to sustain the sails, yards, rigging, etc. A mast may also consist of several pieces of timber united by iron bands, or of a hollow pillar of iron or steel..

Barway :: Barway (n.) A passage into a field or yard, closed by bars made to take out of the posts..

Yardwand :: Yardwand (n.) A yardstick.

Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc..

Sprocket Wheel :: Spritsail (n.) A sail formerly hung under the bowsprit, from the spritsail yard..

Courtyard :: Courtyard (n.) A court or inclosure attached to a house.

Forebrace :: Forebrace (n.) A rope applied to the fore yardarm, to change the position of the foresail..

Barnyard :: Barnyard (n.) A yard belonging to a barn.

Pea :: Pea (n.) The sliding weight on a steelyard.

Stacte :: Stackyard (n.) A yard or inclosure for stacks of hay or grain.

Lacing :: Lacing (n.) A rope or line passing through eyelet holes in the edge of a sail or an awning to attach it to a yard, gaff, etc..

Vineyard :: Vineyard (n.) An inclosure or yard for grapevines; a plantation of vines producing grapes.

Hopyard :: Hopyard (n.) A field where hops are raised.

Tackling :: Tackling (n.) Furniture of the masts and yards of a vessel, as cordage, sails, etc..

Yerd :: Yerd (n.) See 1st & 2d Yard.

Inc :: Inc (n.) A Japanese measure of length equal to about two and one twelfth yards.

Vineyardist :: Vineyardist (n.) One who cultivates a vineyard.

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