Meaning Jackstaff
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JackstaffA short vertically erected pole at the bow on which the national flag is hoisted on naval ships while at anchor.
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JackstaffSmall staff erected at stem head, or bowsprit cap,
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JackstaffFlagpole at the bow of a ship.
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JackstaffA short vertically erected pole at the bow on which the national flag is hoisted on naval ships while at anchor.
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Jackstaff Vertical spar at the stem on which the jack is hoisted.
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JackstaffA short vertically erected pole at the bow on which the national flag is hoisted on naval ships while at anchor.
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Jackstaffremovable vertical spar at the stem from which the jack is flown.
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JackstaffA lightweight mast at the very point of the bow, which served both to display a flag or banner, and to provide the pilot with a point of reference in navigating the boat. The jackstaff was often fitted with a nighthawk, a mark placed at the level of the pilot’s eye, that allowed him to judge distances along the river or stream.
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JackstaffA short vertically erected pole at the bow on which the national flag is hoisted on naval ships while at anchor.
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Jackstaff
(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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