Jackstaff definitions

Jackstaff

A jack staff is a small vertical spar (pole) in the bow of a ship, on which a particular type of flag, known as a jack, is flown. The jack staff was introduced in the 1700s. == References== ...
Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackstaff

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jackstaff

short staff at ship's bow from which the jack is hoisted
Found on http://phrontistery.info/j.html

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jackstaff

short staff at ship's bow from which the jack is hoisted
Found on http://phrontistery.info/nautical.html

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Jackstaff

is the staff at the bow of a ship.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

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