Definition of mast

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Mast (n.) A pole, or long, strong, round piece of timber, or spar, set upright in a boat or vessel, to sustain the sails, yards, rigging, etc. A mast may also consist of several pieces of timber united by iron bands, or of a hollow pillar of iron or steel..

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Bloodhound :: Bloodhound (n.) A breed of large and powerful dogs, with long, smooth, and pendulous ears, and remarkable for acuteness of smell. It is employed to recover game or prey which has escaped wounded from a hunter, and for tracking criminals. Formerly it was used for pursuing runaway slaves. Other varieties of dog are often used for the same purpose and go by the same name. The Cuban bloodhound is said to be a variety of the mastiff..
Apprentice :: Apprentice (n.) One who is bound by indentures or by legal agreement to serve a mechanic, or other person, for a certain time, with a view to learn the art, or trade, in which his master is bound to instruct him..
Mastery :: Mastery (n.) Specifically, the philosopher's stone..
Rig :: Rig (n.) The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix..
Cremasteric :: Cremasteric (a.) Of or pertaining to the cremaster; as, the cremasteric artery..
Collar :: Collar (n.) An eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dead-eyes, are secured..
Mazology :: Mazology (n.) Same as Mastology.
Mistress :: Mistress (n.) A woman well skilled in anything, or having the mastery over it..
Lammas :: Lammas (n.) The first day of August; -- called also Lammas day, and Lammastide..
Goman :: Goman (n.) A husband; a master of a family.
Mastiffs :: Mastiffs (pl. ) of Mastif.
Polacca :: Polacca (n.) A vessel with two or three masts, used in the Mediterranean. The masts are usually of one piece, and without tops, caps, or crosstrees..
Overmast :: Overmast (v. t.) To furnish (a vessel) with too long or too heavy a mast or masts.
Shipmaster :: Shipmaster (n.) The captain, master, or commander of a ship..
Preceptor :: Preceptor (n.) One who gives commands, or makes rules; specifically, the master or principal of a school; a teacher; an instructor..
Baggage Master :: Baggage master () One who has charge of the baggage at a railway station or upon a line of public travel.
Hooker :: Hooker (n.) A fishing boat with one mast, used on the coast of Ireland..
Masticador :: Masticador (n.) A part of a bridle, the slavering bit..
Dokimastic :: Dokimastic (a.) Docimastic.
Paronomastic :: Paronomastic (a.) Alt. of Paronomastica.
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