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    topmast
    /ˈtɒpmɑːst/

    noun

    • 1. the second section of a square-rigged sailing ship's mast, immediately above the lower mast.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TopmastTopmast - Wikipedia

    The topmast is semi-permanently attached to the upper front of the lower mast, at the top. Its shrouds run to the edges of the top, rather than to the sides of the hull, though long shrouds leading well aft to the hull, more in the manner of backstays, are sometimes seen.

  4. www.maridict.com › topmastWhat is Topmast? The definition of 'Topmast' - Maritime and ...

    A topmast is a mast located above the main mast and below the topgallant mast on a sailing vessel. It is used to support the topgallant mast and the royal mast. The topmast is usually made of wood and is secured to the main mast with shrouds and stays.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › topmastTopmast Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TOPMAST is the mast that is next above the lower mast and is topmost in a fore-and-aft rig.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOPMAST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    topmast in American English. (ˈtɑpˌmæst, -ˌmɑːst, Nautical ˈtɑpməst) noun. Nautical. the mast next above a lower mast, usually formed as a separate spar from the lower mast and used to support the yards or rigging of a topsail or topsails.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › topmastTOPMAST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Topmast definition: the mast next above a lower mast, usually formed as a separate spar from the lower mast and used to support the yards or rigging of a topsail or topsails.. See examples of TOPMAST used in a sentence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › topmastTopmast - definition of topmast by The Free Dictionary

    Define topmast. topmast synonyms, topmast pronunciation, topmast translation, English dictionary definition of topmast. n. The section of mast below the topgallant mast in a square-rigged ship and highest in a fore-and-aft-rigged ship.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mast_(sailing)Mast (sailing) - Wikipedia

    The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall spar, or arrangement of spars, erected more or less vertically on the centre-line of a ship or boat. Its purposes include carrying sails, spars, and derricks, giving necessary height to a navigation light, look-out position, signal yard, control position, radio aerial or signal lamp. [1] .