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fore·mast
(fôr′məst, -măst′)n.
1. A mast forward of the mainmast of a sailing vessel.
2. The lower section of the forward mast on such a sailing vessel.
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foremast
(ˈfɔːˌmɑːst; nautical ˈfɔːməst)n
(Nautical Terms) the mast nearest the bow on vessels with two or more masts
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fore•mast
(ˈfɔrˌmæst, -ˌmɑst, ˈfoʊr-; Naut. -məst)n.
the mast nearest the bow in all vessels having two or more masts.
[1575–85]
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Noun 1. [画像:foremast - the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts]foremast - the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
mast - a vertical spar for supporting sails
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Translations
palo de trinquete
keulamasto
mât de misaine
fokkenmast
fokfokmaszt
fockmast
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foremast
n (Naut) → Fockmast m
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