dismast

[dis-mast, -mahst]

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of dismast

First recorded in 1740–50; dis-¹ + mast¹

Related formsdis·mast·ment, noun

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Historical Examples of dismast

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.
A Short History of the Royal Navy 1217 to 1688
David Hannay
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.
The Spinner's Book of Fiction
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British Dictionary definitions for dismast

dismast

verb

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

Derived Formsdismastment, noun

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Word Origin and History for dismast

1747, from dis- + mast (n.1). Related: Dismasted; dismasting.