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made mast

noun

, Nautical.
  1. a wooden mast formed of several shaped, longitudinal pieces joined together.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of made mast1

First recorded in 1620–30

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Example Sentences

It is either formed of one piece, and called a pole-mast, or composed of several pieces joined together and termed a made mast.

Also, a piece of timber forming the diameter of a made mast.

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