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Definition of Mast
Pronunciation: måst | n. | 1. | The fruit of the oak and beech, or other forest trees; nuts; acorns. | | 1. | | | 1. | (Naut.) A pole, or long, strong, round piece of timber, or spar, set upright in a boat or vessel, to sustain the sails, yards, rigging, etc. A mast may also consist of several pieces of timber united by iron bands, or of a hollow pillar of iron or steel. | | 2. | (Mach.) The vertical post of a derrick or crane. | | 3. | (Aëronautics) A spar or strut to which tie wires or guys are attached for stiffening purposes. | | v. t. | 1. | To furnish with a mast or masts; to put the masts of in position; as, to mast a ship. |
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