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Mainmast

Main′mastˊ

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Noun.
(Naut.)
The principal mast in a ship or other vessel.

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mainmast

mainmast

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Noun

mainmast (plural mainmasts)

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

Usage notes

  • On a ship with three or more masts, it is the second mast from the bow.

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