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masting

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

noun

Nautical.
  1. the masts of a ship, taken as a whole.

  2. the technique, act, or process of placing masts in sailing ships.


Etymology

Origin of masting

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


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The effects of a phenomenon called tree masting on ecosystems and food webs can be better understood thanks to new theoretical models validated by real world observations.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 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

He says masting in many species doesn’t match the big climatic patterns.

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 23, 2021

Joe had to shut up, and let Martin and the bo'sun instruct the ship's company in the art of masting and rigging—illustrated by match-sticks and pipe-stems!

From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by David W. Bone

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