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main-topmast

/ˈmeɪn ˈtɒp.mɑːst/

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noun

/ˈmeɪn ˈtɒp.mɑːst/C2formal
  • ruМорской термин, обозначающий стеньгу, расположенную непосредственно над грот-мачтой на парусном судне.

A nautical term referring to the topmast that is situated directly above the mainmast on a sailing vessel.

  1. Nautical mast sectionC2formal

    The mast section that is positioned directly above the mainmast on a sailing vessel.

    ruФор-стеньга

    • The sailors climbed the rigging to repair the main-topmast.
    • A strong wind snapped the main-topmast during the storm.
    • The ship's main-topmast was painted white to stand out against the sky.
Forms
  • main-topmasts plural form
  • main-topmasts' possessive plural form
  • main-topmast's possessive singular form