masting

American

[mas-ting, mah-sting] / ˈmæs tɪŋ, ˈmɑ stɪŋ /

noun

Nautical.

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

Etymology

Origin of masting

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

Example Sentences

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Here, intact forests are dominated by a tree family, the Dipterocarpaceae, which along with many other tree families, fruits in large inter-annual episodes known as masting events.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed new computer-based models of masting that, amongst other uses, could help predict the effects of climate change on woodland and forests.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

The results indicated that masting could affect tree mortality.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

By concentrating resources, masting has powerful impacts on species, including humans.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 23, 2021

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

From Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784 by Raymond, W. O. (William Odber)

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