topmast
[top-mast, -mahst; Nautical top-muh st]
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noun Nautical.
the mast next above a lower mast, usually formed as a separate spar from the lower mast and used to support the yards or rigging of a topsail or topsails.
Origin of topmast
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Canst tell a ship's topmast from a squirrel if one should heave in sight?
Standish of StandishJane G. Austin
The captain took up the receiver, which communicated with the topmast.
The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine FleetKenneth Ward
Now, if we could but get a fresh spar for a topmast, we should soon be all ataunto.
A Voyage round the WorldW.H.G. Kingston
Suppose you send that topmast down in the morning and generally overhaul.
A Son Of The SunJack London
“Clear away the wreck of the topmast, my lads,” exclaimed the master.
The Pirate of the MediterraneanW.H.G. Kingston
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