Definition of Mast

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Definition of Mast

Mast

The fruit of the oak and beech, or other forest trees; nuts; acorns.

A pole, or long, strong, round piece of timber, or spar, set upright in a boat or vessel, to sustain the sails, yards, rigging, etc. A mast may also consist of several pieces of timber united by iron bands, or of a hollow pillar of iron or steel.

The vertical post of a derrick or crane.

To furnish with a mast or masts; to put the masts of in position; as, to mast a ship.

A spar or strut to which tie wires or guys are attached for stiffening purposes.

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Mast Translations

mast in Danish is mast
mast in Dutch is mast
mast in German is Mast
mast in Italian is ingrassamento
mast in Portuguese is mastro
mast in Swedish is mast

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