topmast

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T0272500 (tŏp′məst, -măst′)n. The section of mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship and highest in a fore-and-aft-rigged ship.

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(ˈtɒpˌmɑːst; ˈtɒpməst) n (Nautical Terms) the mast next above a lower mast on a sailing vessel

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(ˈtɒpˌmæst, -ˌmɑst; Naut. -məst)

n. the mast next above a lower mast, usu. formed as a separate spar from the lower mast and used to support the yards or rigging of a topsail. [1475–85]

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topmast - the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rigfore-topmast - the topmast next above the foremastmain-topmast - the topmast next above the mainmastmast - a vertical spar for supporting sailsroyal mast - topmast immediately above the topgallant masttopgallant mast, topgallant - a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel

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topmast

the mast next above a lower mast on a sailing vessel

Topmast

a ship’s spar serving as a continuation of the upper part of a mast. Radio antennas, yards with signals, gaffs, lanterns, and certain of the ship’s lights can be mounted on the topmast. Sails can also be attached. The topmast, which can have a one-piece or sectional design, is surmounted by the topgallant mast, which in turn gives way to the royal mast. Topmasts are made of wood or metal pipe.

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noun the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig

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