Demast

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove the mast from (a sailing ship) for storage. transitive
  2. 2
    To break the mast of (a sailing ship) in an accident. transitive

    "The powerful storm demasted the ship."

Example

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"The powerful storm demasted the ship."

Etymology

From de- + mast.

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sailing ship

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