What is another word for mainmast?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪnmast] (IPA)

Mainmast is a nautical term used to describe the tallest and central mast on a ship. Synonyms for mainmast include foremast, mizzenmast, and jiggermast. The foremast is the foremost mast or the mast closest to the bow of the ship. The mizzenmast is the aft-most mast and the smallest mast on a ship, while the jiggermast is a smaller mast located behind the mizzenmast to support the sails or rigging. These synonyms are important for sailors and maritime enthusiasts to know in case one of these masts needs repair or replacement. Additionally, they offer a good vocabulary to describe different types of ships or vessels.

Synonyms for Mainmast:

What are the hypernyms for Mainmast?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Mainmast?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for mainmast (as nouns)

Usage examples for Mainmast

When he came back, I had started to walk to and from, across the fore side of the mainmast.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
I walked over to the mainmast, and looked behind the pinrail that partly surrounded it, and down into the shadow of the pumps; but here again was nothing.
"The Ghost Pirates"
William Hope Hodgson
Even a boy of apparently not over seventeen, who came to a halt near the mainmast, managed to keep his balance with some help from a rope.
"Ahead of the Army"
W. O. Stoddard

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