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Webster 1913 Edition

Jears

Jears

,
Noun.
pl.
(Naut.)
See 1st
Jeer
(b)
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Jears

JEARS

,
Noun.
In sea-language, an assemblage of tackles by which the lower yards of a ship are hoisted or lowered. Hoisting is called swaying, and lowering is called striking. This word is sometimes written geers or gears. [See Gear.]

Definition 2024

jears

jears

English

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Noun

jears pl ‎(plural only)

  1. (nautical) An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.

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