foreyards
/ˈfɔrˌjɑrdz/
noun
- Plural of foreyard; the horizontal poles on the foremast of a sailing ship that support the square sails.
- During the storm, the foreyards were lowered to reduce sail area.
- The old ship had three foreyards, each supporting a different sail.
- The crew worked together to raise the foreyards and catch the wind.