Sail’s staff Crossword Clue

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Sail’s staff Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any sturdy upright pole
2. a vertical spar for supporting sails

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STAFF (noun)
1. (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
2. the body of teachers and administrators at a school
STAFF (verb)
1. provide with staff
2. serve on the staff of
SAIL (verb)
1. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
2. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
SAIL (noun)
1. an ocean trip taken for pleasure
2. a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

Hint 3: Anagram

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Down

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