foreyard
/ˈfɔrˌjɑrd/
noun
- A long horizontal pole on the foremast of a sailing ship, used to support the square sail on that mast.
- The sailors climbed the rigging to adjust the sail on the foreyard.
- The captain ordered the crew to secure the foreyard before the storm hit.
- A strong wind snapped the foreyard, sending the canvas flapping wildly.