shearpole

Noun

 * 1) A horizontal crosspiece.
 * 2)  A horizontal beam that goes along the edge of the shroud to which the rigging is attached.
 * 3) A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.
 * 1)  A horizontal beam that goes along the edge of the shroud to which the rigging is attached.
 * 2) A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.
 * 1) A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.
 * 1) A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.
 * 1) A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.
 * 1) A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.
 * 1) A horizontal support that pivots on an upright, allowing a bridge to swing to the side, thereby permitting boats to pass.