Mastless

//ˈmæstləs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a mast. not-comparable

    "a mastless ship"

  2. 2
    Bearing no mast (fruit of a tree). not-comparable

    "a mastless oak or beech"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From mast (“tall, slim post or tower”) + -less.

Etymology 2

From mast (“fruit of forest-trees”) + -less.

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