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two-master

American  
[too-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈtuˈmæs tər, -ˈmɑ stər /

noun

Nautical.
  1. a vessel rigged with two masts.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of two-master

1895–1900; two mast(s) + -er 1

Example Sentences

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At Auburn incoming students must now take certain required civics and history courses to master basic competency in U.S. history and government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The 13-minute pieces on “60 Minutes” are filmed, written and voice-tracked in a distinctive narrative style that takes time to master, according to people who have gone through the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"The things we needed to master have been mastered," said Zhang, who hopes to work with new energy vehicles.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Haggling is also a skill many tradespeople are having to master, with a Cardiff-based tree surgeon saying customers question his fixed prices every day.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Through the mist before his eyes he was aware dimly of Frodo’s face, and stubbornly he fought to master himself and to drag himself out of the swoon that was upon him.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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