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pole mast

American  

noun

Nautical.

  1. a mast on a sailing vessel, consisting of a single piece without separate upper masts.

Etymology

Origin of pole mast

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

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Very far forward was a pole mast, roughly made, but European in intention, and carrying a long gaff. 

From Travels in West Africa by Kingsley, Mary H.

The �olus will be rigged with two pole mast, carrying light fore and aft sails only.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891 by Various

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