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mast

/mæst/ /mɑːst/

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noun

Examples :

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

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A non-judicial punishment ("NJP") disciplinary hearing under which a commanding officer studies and disposes of cases involving those under his command.

Examples :

"The sergeant held a mast to discuss the soldier's insubordinate behavior. "

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verb

To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).

Examples :

"The shipwright will mast the new sailboat this afternoon. "

nautical sailing vehicle

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The fruit of forest-trees (beech, oak, chestnut, pecan, etc.), especially if having fallen from the tree, used as fodder for pigs and other animals.

Examples :

"The farmer used the fallen mast from the oak trees to feed his pigs. "

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verb

(of swine and other animals) To feed on forest seed or fruit.

Examples :

"The wild boar was masting in the oak forest, eating acorns all day. "

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(of a population of plants) To vary fruit and seed production in multi-year cycles.

Examples :

"The apple orchard owner noticed that the trees were masting this year, producing a huge crop of apples after several years of smaller harvests. "

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A type of heavy cue, with the broad end of which one strikes the ball.

Examples :

"The pool player used the heavy mast to hit the cue ball. "