jackstaff

See also: jack-staff

English

Etymology

jack +‎ staff

Noun

jackstaff (plural jackstaffs or jackstaves)

  1. (nautical) A short spar, at the bows of a ship, that serves as a flagpole to fly a flag (a jack)
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