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masting

/ˈmæstɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːstɪŋ/

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verb

Mâturer

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

Examples :

"The shipyard workers spent weeks masting the new sailing ship before its launch. "

Les ouvriers du chantier naval ont passé des semaines à mâturer le nouveau voilier avant son lancement.

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verb

Se nourrir de fruits forestiers

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

Examples :

"The wild pigs were happily masting on the acorns and beechnuts they found under the oak trees. "

Les sangliers se régalaient joyeusement des glands et des faînes qu'ils trouvaient sous les chênes.

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verb

Varier la production de fruits et de graines en cycles pluriannuels

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

Examples :

"The oak trees in our neighborhood are masting this year, producing an unusually large amount of acorns. "

Les chênes de notre quartier varient leur production de graines cette année, produisant une quantité inhabituelle de glands.

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noun

Semaison de masse

A mast seeding.

Examples :

"The masting this year means squirrels will have plenty of acorns to eat during the winter. "

La semaison de masse de cette année signifie que les écureuils auront beaucoup de glands à manger pendant l'hiver.

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