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foremast

/fɔːrmæst/ noun · British & US
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What does foremast mean?

noun

The main mast of a sailing ship, typically the tallest and most forward mast. In a sailing ship, the foremast is the mast nearest the bow.

Example

"The foremast of the old sailing vessel was in need of repair."

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