pole mast

noun, Nautical.

a mast on a sailing vessel, consisting of a single piece without separate upper masts.

Origin of pole mast

1760-1770

First recorded in 1760-70

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The olus will be rigged with two pole mast, carrying light fore and aft sails only.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891 Various

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