Mast: meaning, definitions and examples

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mast

[ mɑːst ]

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on a ship

A tall vertical pole on a ship or boat that supports sails and rigging.

Synonyms

pole, spar, yard

Examples of usage

The sailors climbed up the mast to adjust the sails.
The flag was flying high at the top of the mast.

Translations

Translations of the word "mast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mastro

🇮🇳 मस्तूल

🇩🇪 Mast

🇮🇩 tiang layar

🇺🇦 щогла

🇵🇱 maszt

🇯🇵 マスト

🇫🇷 mât

🇪🇸 mástil

🇹🇷 direk

🇰🇷 돛대

🇸🇦 سارية

🇨🇿 stožár

🇸🇰 stožiar

🇨🇳 桅杆

🇸🇮 drog

🇮🇸 mastr

🇰🇿 мачта

🇬🇪 მასტო

🇦🇿 düymə

🇲🇽 mástil

Word origin

The word 'mast' originated from the Old English 'mæst', which is related to the Old Norse 'mǫstr'. The use of masts on ships dates back to ancient times, with evidence of their presence on sailing vessels in various cultures. Masts have evolved over the centuries in terms of design and materials, playing a crucial role in the propulsion of sailing ships.