--Milton.
Note: The most common general names of masts are foremast,
mainmast, and mizzenmast, each of which may be made
of separate spars.
2. (Mach.) The vertical post of a derrick or crane.
Afore the mast, Before the mast. See under Afore, and
Before.
Mast coat. See under Coat.
Mast hoop, one of a number of hoops attached to the fore
edge of a boom sail, which slip on the mast as the sail is
raised or lowered; also, one of the iron hoops used in
making a made mast. See Made.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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