foremast

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

noun

, Nautical.

1. the mast nearest the bow in all vessels having two or more masts. mast.

foremast

/ ˈfɔːməst; ˈfɔːˌmɑːst /

noun

1. the mast nearest the bow on vessels with two or more masts

Word History and Origins

Origin of foremast¹

First recorded in 1575–85; fore- + mast ¹

Example Sentences

The chain communicated with a powerful crane rigged up on the foremast, and was wrought by a steam windlass on deck.

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The foremast is sprung, the main-topgallant mast is gone, and the mizzen has been snapped off close by the deck.

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Five minutes later her foremast was cut in two and came tumbling down.

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A lookout cage, constructed of steel, was fitted on the foremast at a height of about 95 feet above the water line.

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I'll send him to Plymouth to get a new foremast, and to see the stranger in.

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