mainmast

/ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ · noun

Meaning

The chief, and tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast.

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Related words

aft(English)sprung(English)shrouds(English)topmast(English)royal mast(English)supermast(English)mainsail(English)foretopmast(English)mizzen(English)topgallant(English)bowsprit(English)topsail(English)

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Sources

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