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royal mast

/ˈrɔɪəl mɑːst/

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/ˈrɔɪəl mɑːst/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМорской термин, обозначающий четвёртую секцию мачты парусного судна, расположенную над брам-стеньгой и используемую для поддержки бом-брамселя.

A nautical term referring to the fourth section of a sailing ship's mast, located above the topgallant mast, used to support the royal sail.

  1. Nautical termC2formal

    The fourth section of a mast above the topgallant mast, used on large sailing ships to carry the royal sail.

    ruБрам-стеньга

    • The sailor climbed the royal mast to adjust the sail.
    • On tall ships, the royal mast is the highest spar.
    • The royal mast was damaged during the storm.