foremast
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məst, ˈfoʊr-
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foremast (ˈfɔːˌmɑːst, (nautical) ˈfɔːməst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the mast nearest the bow on vessels with two or more masts | |
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Foremast
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
Example sentences
Her foremast and yard were floating, but were held by the rigging.
The foremast was gone, but the mainmast was standing.
The exploding torpedo buckled the deck of the tanker and brought down its foremast and radio equipment.
They perched at first on the foremast and then down on deck.
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