fore-topmast
[fawr-top-mast, -mahst, fohr-; Nautical fawr-top-muh st, fohr-]
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noun
the spar or section of a pole mast serving as the topmast of a foremast on a ship.
Origin of fore-topmast
First recorded in 1620–30
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Historical Examples of fore-topmast
He also thought it possible to set a fore-topmast stay-sail flying.
Homeward BoundJames Fenimore Cooper
She had lost her fore-topmast and jib-boom during the night, off O'Kosiri.
In Eastern SeasJ. J. Smith
Just as I reached the fore-topmast cross-trees, they were up to me.
A Voyage round the WorldW.H.G. Kingston
There was a loud crash—the fore-topmast had gone over the side.
Marmaduke MerryWilliam H. G. Kingston
The Revenge lost her fore-topmast ere the swine could find their wits.
Blackbeard: BuccaneerRalph D. Paine
fore-topmast
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