foremast

Noun

Meaning

The mast nearest the bow.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

SPAR jigger boom mast ratchet jig crib yard bowsprit gaff mainmast mizzenmast foresail headsail chigger
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Hypernyms

mast

Anagrams

fartsome mortsafe

Examples

As I watched, I could see her bow getting deeper and deeper in the water with the foremast sticking up above the surface whilst her stern lifted higher and higher, till it was right out of the water. Charles Lightoller

Adkins, p. 25 Within five minutes Guerrier ' s foremast had fallen, to cheers from the crews of the approaching British ships. Source: Internet

Her foremast, already in bad shape before the battle, was struck by several French cannonballs, and her pumps, already overtaxed in an attempt to keep her afloat, were badly damaged by shots "between wind and water". Source: Internet

The ship had a smaller topsail on the mainmast above the mainsail and on the foremast above the foresail. Source: Internet

The battered ship drifted away from the battle under continued fire from Tonnant as the foremast collapsed as well. Source: Internet

Java s foremast collapsed, sending her fighting top crashing down through two decks below. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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