\ ˈhaf-ˈmast 
, ˈhäf- \
, ˈhäf- \Definition of half-mast
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a point some distance but not necessarily halfway down below the top of a mast or staff or the peak of a gaff
half-mast
verbhalf-masted; half-masting; half-masts
Definition of half-mast (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cause to hang at half-mast
half-mast a flag
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half-mast
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of half-mast
: the position in the middle of a mast or pole
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The first known use of half-mast was in 1588
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