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the mast next above the main lower mast.[1485-95]
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main-topmast
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main-topmast — n. the mast next above the mainmast. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
main-topmast — [mān΄täp′mast΄; ] naut. [, mān΄täp′məst] n. the section of the mainmast just above the bottommost section … English World dictionary
main-topmast — noun the topmast next above the mainmast • Hypernyms: ↑topmast … Useful english dictionary
main-topmast — noun Date: 15th century a mast next above the mainmast … New Collegiate Dictionary
main-topmast — /meɪn ˈtɒpməst/ (say mayn topmuhst) noun the mast next above the lower mainmast …
main-topsail — [mān΄täp′sāl΄; ] naut. [, mān΄täp′səl] n. the sail set on the main topmast above the mainsail … English World dictionary
Topmast — The masts of traditional sailing ships were not single spars, but were constructed of separate sections or masts, each with its own rigging. The topmast is one of these.The topmast is semi permanently attached to the upper front of the lower mast … Wikipedia
main — main1 /mayn/, adj. 1. chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company s main office; the main features of a plan. 2. sheer; utmost, as strength or force: to lift a stone by main force. 3. of or pertaining to a broad expanse … Universalium
main-topgallantmast — /mayn top gal euhnt mast , mahst /; Naut. /mayn teuh gal euhnt meuhst/, n. Naut. the mast next above the main topmast. [1685 95] * * * … Universalium
main-topgallant mast — /meɪn təˈgælənt məst/ (say mayn tuh galuhnt muhst) noun the mast next above the main topmast …
