fore-topgallant mast

noun

1. the spar or section of a spar forming the topgallant portion of a foremast on a ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fore-topgallant mast¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

The results of this recklessness were most unfortunate for the Susan Jane, as the fore-topmast had soon snapped off sharp at the cap like a carrot, bringing with it, of course, the fore-topgallant mast as well, and the main-topgallant mast, with their respective yards and other spars, and the jib-boom as well.

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When we came down off the yards, we saw that she had shortened sail, but not before she also had carried away her fore-topgallant mast.

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A great one to carry sail; yet in the sixteen years of his commands he had had no more serious accident than the loss of a fore-topgallant mast or splitting a couple of courses.

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This Arctic scene causes our captain and his officers to look rather serious, and they mount at times to the fore-topgallant mast.

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