mast

[mæst]

mast Definition

• 1. a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails
• 2. a tall vertical pole used to support an aerial, satellite dish, or flag

Using mast: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mast" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ship's mast was damaged in the storm.

• Example

  The flag was raised on the mast.

• Example

  The TV antenna is mounted on a mast on the roof.

• Example

  The radio tower has a mast that reaches over 100 feet.

mast Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mast

• pole
• spar
• boom
• yard
• pennon

Phrases with mast

• before the mast

  as an ordinary seaman rather than an officer

  Example

  He sailed before the mast for several years before becoming a captain.

• step the mast

  to raise the mast into position on a ship

  Example

  We need to step the mast before we can set sail.

• strike the mast

  to lower the mast on a ship

  Example

  We had to strike the mast to pass under the low bridge.

Origins of mast

from Middle Dutch 'mast', from Proto-Germanic 'mastaz'

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Summary: mast in Brief

A 'mast' [mæst] is a tall, upright structure on a ship or boat that carries sails, or on land, used to support aerials, satellite dishes, or flags. It is also used in phrases like 'before the mast,' meaning as an ordinary seaman, and 'step the mast,' meaning to raise it into position.