masting
[ mas-ting, mah-sting ]
Origin of masting
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How to use masting in a sentence
Sheer′-hulk, an old dismasted ship with a pair of sheers mounted on it for masting ships; Sheer′-leg, one of the spars.
I do not know how far the masting was consonant to his wishes.
From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life | Captain A. T. MahanThe peculiar style of her masting had drawn his attention to her.
The Flag of Distress | Mayne ReidThe masting business was a very important one in the early days of New Brunswick.
Glimpses of the Past | W. O. RaymondThe masting business was, however, carried on by Hazen, White and Peabody for several years longer.
Glimpses of the Past | W. O. Raymond
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