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- [top-mast, -mahst; Nautical top-muh st]
- /ˈtɒpˌmæst, -ˌmɑst; Nautical ˈtɒp məst/
- /ˈtɒp.mɑːst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [top-mast, -mahst; Nautical top-muh st]
- /ˈtɒpˌmæst, -ˌmɑst; Nautical ˈtɒp məst/
Definitions of topmast word
- noun topmast 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. 1
- noun topmast the mast next above a lower mast on a sailing vessel 0
- noun topmast the second mast above the deck of a sailing ship, supported by the lower mast and often supporting a topgallant mast in turn 0
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Origin of topmast
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; top1 + mast1
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Parts of speech for Topmast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
topmast popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
topmast usage trend in Literature
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