main-topmast

[ meyn-top-mast, -mahst; Nautical meyn-top-muhst ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. the mast next above the main lower mast.

main-topmast

noun

1. nautical the mast immediately above the mainmast

Word History and Origins

Origin of main-topmast¹

First recorded in 1485–95

Example Sentences

It was no easy matter, since he was enveloped in a fold of the mainsail and the Myrtle was towing the main-topmast and a portion of the cross-trees alongside.

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One end of a heavy cable was fastened to the main-topmast and the other was secured to the top of the cliff.

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The main-topmast, since it supported the wireless aerials, had perforce to remain.

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No one expected to see the morning’s sun; the bulwarks were knocked to pieces, so were the boats, with the exception of one: the main-topmast was carried away.

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Swan's ship had 16 guns, with a crew of 140 men, all English, and carried a Saint George's flag at her main-topmast head.

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