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mainmast

/ˈmeɪnmæst/ noun · British & US
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What does mainmast mean?

noun

The main mast of a ship is the tallest mast, usually the one at the back. In a sailing ship, the mainmast is the mast that carries the mainsail.

Example

"The mainmast of the old sailing ship was in need of repair."

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