Topmast

//ˈtɒpmɑːst// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The highest mast in a fore-and-aft-rigged ship.
  2. 2
    the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig wordnet
  3. 3
    The mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship.

Synonyms

All synonyms
mastspar

Etymology

From top + mast.

Related phrases

fore and aft riggedsquare rigged

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