foremast

[ UK /fˈɔːmɑːst/ ]
NOUN
  1. the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
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How To Use foremast In A Sentence

  • The foremast was the only mast now remaining, and it was soon sent flying over the side by the terrific firing from the British ship. Drake Nelson and Napoleon
  • Of course, two days’ work was required for the accomplishment of this part of my task, and it was not till the morning of the third day that I swung the foremast from the deck and proceeded to square its butt to fit the step. Chapter 37
  • But I found out that the vessel was not exactly a ship after all, but a sort of half schooner, half brig, -- what they call a brigantine, having two masts, a mainmast and a foremast. Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner
  • At last a shot rang true, cutting the foremast of the frigate in two.
  • You will get the gist of the action, and not miss out on anything, even if you don't know about topsails and foremasts.
  • I once asked one of those fellows what he called the foremast in his language, and what d'ye think he said? Poor Jack
  • A curious sight met their eyes as they came cautiously around the foremast.
  • Bowdoin carries four sails; a jib and forestaysail forward of the foremast, a foresail, and a mainsail.
  • The port shrouds of the foremast carried away at the chain-plates, and the fore-topmast leaned over drunkenly to starboard. CHAPTER XV
  • I once asked one of those fellows what be called the foremast in his language, and what d'ye think he said? Poor Jack
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