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Yacht
A vessel used exclusively for pleasure boating.
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Yard
The large wooden or metal spar crossing the masts horizontally or diagonally, from which a sail is set.
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Yellow pine
A strong durable pine native to the southern United States. Its resinous qualities make it extremely durable and also give rise to its name of pitch pine. It is prized for ship building, especially for planking and deck beams, areas that might be exposed to rot-producing fresh water and sun.
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