Associations to the word «Topmast»

Wiktionary

TOPMAST, noun. (nautical) The highest mast in a fore-and-aft-rigged ship.
TOPMAST, noun. (nautical) The mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship.

Dictionary definition

TOPMAST, noun. The mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig.

Wise words

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