top·mast
| \ ˈtäp-ˌmast
, -məst
\
, -məst
\
Definition of topmast
: the mast that is next above the lower mast and is topmost in a fore-and-aft rig
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“Topmast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/topmast. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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topmast
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top·mast
| \ ˈtäp-ˌmast
, -məst \
, -məst \
Kids Definition of topmast
: the second mast above a ship's deck
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