In pirate jargon what exactly does it mean to " blow the man down"?!

Question: I am afraid to go any further in fear I might get suspended.

Answers: I am afraid to go any further in fear I might get suspended.

It means to knock somebody out, as in a fight.

off the yard arm, whilst putting up the rigging.

Whom am I to arrrhgu with you. I parrot that thought. I checked with Popeye and he says it's related to hurricanes

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