dismast

[ dis-mast, -mahst ]

verb (used with object)

to deprive (a ship) of masts; break off the masts of.

Origin of dismast

First recorded in 1740–50; dis-¹ + mast¹

Other words from dismast

dis·mast·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for dismast

dismast

/ (dɪsˈmɑːst) /

verb

(tr) to break off the mast or masts of (a sailing vessel)

Derived forms of dismast

dismastment, noun

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