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Definition of mainmast

mainmast

/ˈmeɪn.mæst/
main · mast
Plural:mainmasts
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• noun

1

The principal and typically tallest mast of a sailing vessel, usually positioned second from the bow on a ship with three or more masts.

Example

"The crew scrambled swiftly up the rigging of the mainmast to secure the heavy canvas before the gale struck."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'maynemast', formed by combining 'main' (chief or principal) and 'mast' (an upright pole on a ship).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mainmast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mainmast
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