yardarm it: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To hang (someone) from a yardarm; used chiefly in historical or figurative contexts to mean execute by hanging from a ship's spars (rare, jocular, or archaic usage).
Examples
BetaHistorical records mention that pirates were yardarmed as a warning to others who defied the law.
Los registros históricos mencionan que los piratas eran colgados del bauprés como advertencia a otros que desafiaban la ley.
The captain threatened to yardarm the mutineers if they did not return to their duties immediately.
El capitán amenazó con colgar del bauprés a los amotinados si no volvían a sus deberes de inmediato.
In the old naval tales, to 'yardarm it' meant to execute someone by hanging them from the ship's spars.
En los viejos relatos navales, 'yardarm it' significaba ejecutar a alguien colgándolo de los bauprés del barco.
They would yardarm it anyone caught stealing supplies during the voyage, according to the strict code.
Según el estricto código, colgaban del bauprés a cualquiera que fuera atrapado robando suministros durante el viaje.
- To take or share a drink at an appropriate time of day, echoing the expression 'around the yardarm' (rare or humorous usage).
Examples
BetaAfter a long day’s work, the crew decided to yardarm it with some rum to celebrate the successful voyage.
Después de un largo día de trabajo, la tripulación decidió tomar una copa de ron para celebrar el viaje exitoso.
If we finish early, we can yardarm it together and enjoy the sunset on the deck.
Si terminamos temprano, podemos tomar una copa juntos y disfrutar del atardecer en la cubierta.
He joked that once the clock struck five, it was time to yardarm it and forget about the day’s troubles.
Bromeó que una vez que el reloj marcara las cinco, era hora de tomar una copa y olvidar los problemas del día.
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