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dismastment
dis·mast
/
dɪsˈmæst, -ˈmɑst
/
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[
dis-
mast
, -
mahst
]
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verb (used with object)
to deprive (a ship) of
masts
;
break
off the
masts
of.
Origin:
1740–50;
dis-
1
+
mast
1
Related forms
dis·mast·ment,
noun
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dismast
(dɪsˈmɑːst)
—
vb
(
tr
) to break off the mast or masts of (a sailing vessel)
dis'mastment
—
n
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dismast
(dɪsˈmɑːst)
—
vb
(
tr
) to break off the mast or masts of (a sailing vessel)
dis'mastment
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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