fore-topmastn.
/(ˌ)fɔːˈtɒpmɑːst/, /(ˌ)fɔːˈtɒpmast/, /(ˌ)fɔːˈtɒpməst/, U.S. /fɔrˈtɑpˌmæst/ Nautical.
The mast above the fore-mast; also attributive, as fore-topmast crosstrees, fore-topmast-head, etc.
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1626 J. Smith Accidence Young Sea-men 12 The fore top mast.
1692 London Gaz. No. 2763/1 He spread his Flag at the Fore-top-mast-head.
1858 Mercantile Marine Mag. 5 199 Hauled down fore topmast-staysail.
1869 Daily News 10 Dec. The Monarch will display..the American ensign abreast of the foretopmast crosstrees.
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