mast
noun /mɑːst/
/mæst/
Idioms - a tall pole on a boat or ship that supports the sailsTopics Transport by waterc1
enlarge image - a tall metal tower with an aerial that sends and receives radio, television or phone signals
- people who worry about the health risks of mobile phone masts
- a tall pole that is used for holding a flag see also half mast
Word OriginOld English mæst, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch mast and German Mast.
Idioms
nail your colours to the mast
- (especially British English) to say publicly and clearly what you believe or who you support