dismast

[ dis-mast, -mahst ]

verb (used with object)

1. to deprive (a ship) of masts; mast; break off the masts mast of.

dismast

/ dɪsˈmɑːst /

verb

1. tr to break off the mast or masts of (a sailing vessel)

Derived Forms

• disˈmastment, noun

Other Words From

• dis·mastment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dismast¹

First recorded in 1740–50; dis- ¹ + mast ¹

Example Sentences

So I was busy,—but managed to dismast the hantu prau and wrap it up in matting, so that it went aboard with the plunder.

From Project Gutenberg

From the heavy loss suffered in our ships, it may be concluded that in this battle the Dutch fired less to dismast than to kill.

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