Topmast (Noun)
Meaning
The mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ship's foremast consisted of a lower mast, a topmast, and a topgallant mast.
- To set the sails properly, the crew had to climb the lower mast and then the topmast.
- After a strong gust of wind, the topmast snapped, causing chaos on deck.
- Sailors on tall ships had to be agile to navigate the topmast in rough seas.
- During the refit, the ship's topmast was replaced with a newer, lighter version.