释义 |
ˈmastman U.S. [mast n.1 1.] (See quot. 1890.)
1839C. F. Briggs Adventures Harry Franco I. xxii. 236 All hands call him dismal Jerry, except Mike, the mast man, and he calls him Sergeant Longshanks. 1890Cent. Dict., Mastman, a seaman stationed at a mast in a man-of-war to keep the ropes clear and in order. 1901A. M. Knight Mod. Seamanship 382 Caution the mastmen to keep fast the weather sheets until the yards are down. |