Meaning & use
mast
A tall vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports sails, rigging, or communication equipment.
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Sailors climbed the mast to untangle the rope caught near the top.
The old ship's mast had cracked during the storm and needed urgent repair.
A note on using this word
Modern ships also use masts to support radar, antennas, and signal flags rather than only sails.
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