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foremast

/ˈfɔːrmæst/ /ˈfɔrmɑːst/

Meanings
noun
The mast nearest the bow, on a ship with more than one mast.

Examples :

"From the crow's nest high up on the foremast, the sailor had a clear view of the approaching land. "
nautical sailing part vehicle

Related Words

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration approaching

approaching verb

/əˈpɹəʊtʃɪŋ/ /əˈpɹoʊtʃɪŋ/

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

"The bus is approaching the stop, so get ready to board. "

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mast noun

/mæst/ /mɑːst/

A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, the sails on a ship, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments ,or communications equipment such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires.

"The sailboat tilted sharply as the wind filled its large mast and pushed it across the lake. "

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ship noun

/ʃɪp/

A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

"The cargo ship sailed into the harbor, carrying tons of imported goods. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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sailor noun

/ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

"The experienced sailor steered the small boat safely across the lake. "

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clear noun

/klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/

Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.

"a room ten feet square in the clear"

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crow noun

/kɹəʊ/ /kɹoʊ/

A bird, usually black, of the genus Corvus, having a strong conical beak, with projecting bristles; it has a harsh, croaking call.

"I saw a crow perched on the telephone wire, making a loud, croaking sound. "

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nest noun

/nɛst/

A structure built by a bird as a place to incubate eggs and rear young.

"The robin built a cozy nest in the bush outside my window. "

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nearest adjective

/ˈnɪəɹɪst/ /ˈnɪɹɪst/

Physically close.

"The nearest grocery store is just around the corner. "

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than adverb

/ðæn/ /ðn̩/

At that time; then.

"My sister finished her homework, than she went to play outside. "

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more adverb

/ˈmɔː/ /ˈmɔɹ/

To a greater degree or extent.

"I could no more climb that than fly!"