fore-topmast

[ fawr-top-mast, -mahst, fohr-; Nautical fawr-top-muhst, fohr- ]

/ ˌfɔrˈtɒpˌmæst, -ˌmɑst, ˌfoʊr-; Nautical ˌfɔrˈtɒp məst, ˌfoʊr- /

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noun

the spar or section of a pole mast serving as the topmast of a foremast on a ship.

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Origin of fore-topmast

First recorded in 1620–30

Words nearby fore-topmast

foretooth, foretop, fore-topgallant, fore-topgallant mast, foretopman, fore-topmast, fore-topsail, foretriangle, forever, forever and a day, forever chemicals

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How to use fore-topmast in a sentence

Then the fore-topmast and mizzen-topgallantmast of the Raleigh were shot away, leaving her in a crippled state.
Stories of Our Naval Heroes|Various
Jib-topsail: A triangular sail set on the fore-topmast stay of fore-and-aft vessels.
The Sportswoman's Library, v. 2|Various
When the fore-topmast staysail and jib were to be set, somebody had fouled the down-hauls, so that they could not be hoisted.
Down the Rhine|Oliver Optic
Mr Forbes, get the starboard fore-topmast staysail sheets aft and well belayed, if you please.
The Cruise of the "Esmeralda"|Harry Collingwood

At the second broadside, down came her fore-topsail-yard, followed soon afterwards by the fore-topmast.
True Blue|W.H.G. Kingston

British Dictionary definitions for fore-topmast

fore-topmast

/ (fɔːˈtɒpˌmɑːst, nautical fɔːˈtɒpməst) /

noun

nautical a mast stepped above a foremast

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