masting

Sheer′-hulk, an old dismasted ship with a pair of sheers mounted on it for masting ships; Sheer′-leg, one of the spars.

I do not know how far the masting was consonant to his wishes.

The peculiar style of her masting had drawn his attention to her.

The masting business was a very important one in the early days of New Brunswick.

The masting business was, however, carried on by Hazen, White and Peabody for several years longer.