mast Synonyms
Another word for mast
• noun (Context 1)
A tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, generally used to carry a sail or sails.
"The storm snapped the main spar in half, leaving the ship adrift in the turbulent sea."
• noun (Context 2)
A tall vertical structure or tower used to support a television, radio, or telecommunications antenna.
"The telecommunications company erected a new radio tower on the hill to improve regional signal coverage."
• noun (Context 3)
The fruit of forest trees, especially beech, oak, and chestnut, used as food for wild animals and livestock.
"In autumn, the forest floor is covered with a rich layer of nuts that provides essential winter calories for wild boars."
• verb (Context 4)
To furnish a ship or boat with a mast or masts.
"The shipbuilders took several weeks to properly rig the new galleon before its maiden voyage."
Opposites of mast
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of mast varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: