mast
Plural
masts
1
a vertical spar for supporting sails
2
a tall, vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging
A mast is a tall vertical pole used on boats, ships, or certain vehicles to support sails or other equipment like flags. Typically made of wood, metal, or fiberglass, it rises above the deck of the vessel. The mast helps to catch the wind in sails, allowing the boat or ship to move forward. It also provides support for rigging, which includes ropes or wires that control the position of the sails or other attached equipment. The height and strength of the mast are important for stability and performance.
- The sailor climbed the mast to adjust the sails.
- The ship's mast stood tall against the sky.
- They raised the flag to the top of the mast.
- The wind filled the sails attached to the mast.
- He secured the ropes tightly to the mast.
3
nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine
4
nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground
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a tall vertical post with an antenna used for sending and receiving television, radio and phone signals