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Definition of half–mast
: a point some distance but not necessarily halfway down below the top of a mast or staff or the peak of a gaff
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First Known Use of half–mast
1588
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half–mast
verb
Definition of half–mast
transitive verb
: to cause to hang at half-mast half–mast a flag
First Known Use of half–mast
1891
HALF–MAST Defined for English Language Learners
half-mast
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noun
Definition of half–mast for English Language Learners
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: the position in the middle of a mast or pole
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