topmast
[ top-mast, -mahst; Nautical top-muhst ]
/ ˈtɒpˌmæst, -ˌmɑst; Nautical ˈtɒp məst /
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for topmast
topmast
/ (ˈtɒpˌmɑːst, nautical ˈtɒpməst) /
noun
the mast next above a lower mast on a sailing vessel
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