mast

• Sustantivo con varios significados: mástil o palo vertical en un barco para sostener las velas; también puede referirse a un poste o columna alta y resistente; y en silvicultura, la acumulación de frutos secos (como bellotas o hayucos) en el suelo, usada como alimento para cerdos.

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.

   Mástil de barco

   • 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.

   Sinónimospolesparstick

2. Forest mastC2formalbritish

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

   Frutos secos del bosque

   • 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.

   Bellota y otros frutos para pienso

   • 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.

   Palo vertical de soporte

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscolumnpillarpolepostsparstanchionsupportupright