mast

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: senkrechter Balken auf einem Schiff zur Unterstützung der Segel; am Boden liegende Bucheckern oder Eicheln, die als Schweinefutter dienen; oder jeder feste senkrechte Pfosten.

A noun with multiple meanings: a vertical spar on a ship for supporting sails; nuts from forest trees like beechnuts or acorns that accumulate on the ground and are used as feed for swine; or any sturdy upright pole.

1. Ship's mastB1formal

   A tall vertical spar on a ship or boat that supports the sails and rigging.

   Mast

   • The sailor climbed the mast to adjust the sail.
   • The ship's mast was damaged during the storm.
   • Flags were hoisted up the main mast.

   Synonymepolesparstick

2. Forest mastC2formalbritish

   The nuts and fruits of forest trees, such as acorns and beechnuts, that accumulate on the ground.

   Waldmast

   • The forest floor was covered with mast from the oak trees.
   • Wild boar feed on the mast that falls in autumn.
   • The abundance of mast this year is good for the local wildlife.

3. Animal feedC2formalbritish

   Nuts from forest trees used as food for pigs and other livestock.

   Waldmast

   • The farmer gathered mast to feed his pigs.
   • Swine thrive on a diet of mast from beech and oak trees.
   • In medieval times, peasants had the right to collect mast for their animals.

4. Upright poleB2formal

   Any sturdy vertical pole or post used for support or as a structure.

   Mast

   • The flag was attached to a tall mast in the town square.
   • A radio mast was erected on the hilltop.
   • The tent's central mast kept the structure stable.

   Synonymecolumnpillarpolepostsparstanchionsupportupright