masting

[ mas-ting, mah-sting ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. the masts mast of a ship, taken as a whole.
2. the technique, act, or process of placing masts mast in sailing ships.

Word History and Origins

Origin of masting¹

First recorded in 1620–30; mast ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Sheer′-hulk, an old dismasted ship with a pair of sheers mounted on it for masting ships; Sheer′-leg, one of the spars.

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I do not know how far the masting was consonant to his wishes.

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The peculiar style of her masting had drawn his attention to her.

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The masting business was a very important one in the early days of New Brunswick.

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The masting business was, however, carried on by Hazen, White and Peabody for several years longer.

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