whinyard

Meanings

• noun

  A type of yard or enclosure for winches or windlasses.

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Variants

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shipyard , shipyards

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Etymology

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Originally meant a yard or enclosure for winches or windlasses. Derived from 'win' meaning to wind and 'yard' meaning a long rope or stick.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whinyard' is primarily used in maritime contexts.

2. The size and layout of a ship's whinyard can vary depending on the size and type of the vessel.

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Related Concepts

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1. rigging: The system of ropes, wires, and chains used to control the sails and masts of a ship.

2. winch: A mechanical device used to pull in a rope or cable.

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Culture

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In maritime contexts, a whinyard refers to a yard or enclosure for winches or windlasses on a ship. It is an essential part of the rigging system and is used to hoist sails or anchor chains.

How to Memorize "whinyard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ship's rigging system, with the whinyard being the enclosure or yard where the winches are located.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whinyard' with the concept of a ship's rigging system and the winches used to hoist sails.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'win' and 'yard' to help recall the meaning of 'whinyard'.

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