Associations to the word «Mainmast»

Wiktionary

MAINMAST, noun. (nautical) The chief, and tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast.

Dictionary definition

MAINMAST, noun. The chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts.

Wise words

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