fore-topgallant mast

noun

1. the spar or section of a spar forming the topgallant portion of a foremast on a ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fore-topgallant mast¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

I can just catch sight of her fore-topgallant-mast against the sky, over the trees.

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The flying jib-boom should be rigged fully out before the fore topgallant mast is swayed on end.

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And near her was an exceedingly smart-looking brigantine, with main-topmast and fore topgallant-mast housed.

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A new jib-boom had been rigged out, and the only spar wanting was the fore-topgallant-mast, which could be easily done without.

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Saying this he sprung into the rigging and ascended to the fore-topgallant mast-head.

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