topmast

/ˌtɑpˈmæst/
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Definitions of topmast
  1. noun
    the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig
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    fore-topmast
    the topmast next above the foremast
    main-topmast
    the topmast next above the mainmast
    royal mast
    topmast immediately above the topgallant mast
    topgallant, topgallant mast
    a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel
    type of:
    mast
    a vertical spar for supporting sails
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