main royal mast

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. the part of the mainmast situated immediately above, and generally formed as a single spar with, the main topgallantmast.

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Example Sentences

At length the main royal mast of the latter gave way in the strain, which gave the stranger so much the advantage that he effected a junction with his consort.

From Project Gutenberg

For instance, when Her Majesty's corvette Dido, furnished with the best system of conductors, was struck by lightning, the236 discharge fell in a double or forked current upon the main royal mast, one of the branches striking the extreme point of the royal yard arm and passing along to the conductor on the mast, while the other fork fell on the vane, spindle and truck; which last was split open.

From Project Gutenberg

In half an hour she carried away her main royal mast, but immediately got another prepared, and at 5 o'clock began firing at the corvette with the two port-bow guns; as the shot fell short the firing soon ceased.

From Project Gutenberg