topmast

[US]/ˈtɒp.mɑːst/
[UK]/ˈtɑːp.mæst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a mast located above the mainmast on a sailing ship

Phrases & Collocations

topmast height

topmast rigging

topmast sail

topmast shrouds

topmast step

topmast head

topmast block

topmast cap

topmast support

topmast alignment

Example Sentences

the sailor climbed up to the topmast to fix the sail.

the topmast swayed dangerously in the storm.

we need to inspect the topmast before the voyage.

the ship's topmast was damaged during the rough seas.

the crew worked together to lower the topmast.

he spotted a bird perched on the topmast.

the captain ordered the crew to raise the topmast.

during the inspection, they found cracks in the topmast.

the topmast is essential for the ship's stability.

he navigated using the topmast as a reference point.

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