topmast

noun

top·​mast ˈtäp-ˌmast  -məst 

: the mast that is next above the lower mast and is topmost in a fore-and-aft rig

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing topmast

• fore-topmast
• main-topmast

Rhymes for topmast

• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed
• holdfast
• mainmast
• newscast

Kids Definition

topmast

noun

top·​mast -ˌmast  -məst 

: the mast next above the lower mast