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mainmast

/ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ /ˈmeɪn.mæst/

Meanings
noun
The chief, and tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast.

Examples :

"The sailor climbed the mainmast to get a better view of the approaching storm. "
nautical sailing vehicle technical

Related Words

Illustration sailing

sailing verb

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

"The sailboat was sailing swiftly across the lake. "

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. "

Illustration tallest

tallest adjective

/ˈtɔːlɪst/

(of a person) Having a vertical extent greater than the average. For example, somebody with a height of over 6 feet would generally be considered to be tall.

"Being tall is an advantage in basketball."

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration mast

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. "

Illustration ship

ship noun

/ʃɪp/

A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

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

Illustration climbed

climbed verb

/klaɪmd/

To ascend; rise; to go up.

"Prices climbed steeply."

Illustration sailor

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. "

Illustration chief

chief noun

/tʃiːf/

A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc.

"All firefighters report to the fire chief."

Illustration more

more adverb

/ˈmɔː/ /ˈmɔɹ/

To a greater degree or extent.

"I could no more climb that than fly!"

Illustration storm

storm noun

/stɔːm/ /stɔɹm/

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

"The sudden storm flooded the streets, making it impossible to get to school on time. "

Illustration better

better noun

[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."