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Ship's Pole

Description:

A ship's pole, also known as a ship's mast or a ship's spar, is a tall vertical structure located on a ship that serves various purposes. It provides support for sails, rigging, and navigation equipment, allowing the ship to maneuver effectively in the water.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A vertical structure on a ship that supports sails and rigging.

2. A tall pole used for marking channels or hazards in navigable waters.

Verb:

1. To equip a ship with a pole for supporting sails and rigging.

2. To mark a navigable path or hazards with tall poles for guidance.

Usage:

Noun:

- The ship's pole swayed in the wind as the crew hoisted the sails.

- The captain used a ship's pole to signal the crew to adjust the rigging.

- The ship's pole acted as a prominent marker for sailors passing through the treacherous reef.

Verb:

- The sailors began to ship the pole to prepare for the upcoming storm.

- We need to ship poles along the river to indicate safe routes for boaters.


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