Definition of mast - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationUK tall structure for antennas or signalsUK
- The radio mast was struck by lightning.
2.
maritimetall pole on a ship supporting sails or rigging
- The ship's mast broke during the storm..
3.
bodybuildingTECH. US anabolic steroid used in bodybuildingTECH. US
- He discussed the effects of mast on muscle growth.
4.
sportsDated UK heavy cue used in billiardsDated UK
- He selected a mast for the difficult shot.
5.
forestryDated fruit of forest trees used as animal feedDated
- Pigs foraged for mast in the woods.
Verb
1.
maritimetr. TECH. attach a tall vertical pole to a shiptr. TECH.
- The crew worked hard to mast the new vessel.
2.
animalintr. Dated feed on forest seeds or fruitsintr. Dated
- The pigs mast in the oak forest every autumn.
3.
plantintr. Dated produce a large quantity of fruitintr. Dated
- The oak trees mast heavily every few years.
Images of mast
tall structure for antennas or signals 
tall pole on a ship supporting sails or rigging 
heavy cue used in billiards 
fruit of forest trees used as animal feed
Expressions with mast
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secure yourself so you cannot give in to a strong temptation
He tied himself to the mast by deleting every food delivery app.
force someone to stick to a decision or commitment
They tied him to the mast so he wouldn't quit the project.
continue a difficult action despite likely failure or danger
She decided to lash herself to the mast and finish the project.
show firm belief or intention without hiding or retreating
She decided to nail her colors to the mast and support the new policy.
tall structure that supports antennas for sending or receiving radio signals
The village can see the new radio mast from miles away.
position on a mast for mourning or distress
The flag was at half-mast for the fallen soldiers.
connective tissue cell with granules that release histamine and heparin
Mast cell granules release histamine during allergic reactions.
vertical support made from sliding sections that can extend to different heights
The crew raised the telescopic mast to lift the work platform above the roof.
declare strong commitment to a cause or decision
She nailed her colours to the mast by supporting the policy.
show firm public support for a side opinion or decision
The mayor nailed his colours to the mast by backing the reform plan.
living as a common sailor on a ship
He spent years living before the mast.
temporary mast replacing a broken one on a ship
The sailors erected a jury mast after the storm.
tall structure for securing airships
The airship docked at the mooring mast.
upper section of a ship's mast above the topgallant mast
The royal mast snapped during the fierce storm at sea..
mast above the topmast on a square-rigged ship
The sailors climbed the topgallant mast to adjust the sails.
Origin of mast
Old English, mæst (pole)
Terms with mast included in their meaning
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literal
raise a flag on a pole or mast
nautical
small vessel with a single mast
nautical
small sailing vessel with one mast
support
cable for supporting a pole or mast
maritime
small platform on a ship's mast for lookout
maritime
lower end of a ship's mast
maritime
strong rope supporting a mast
maritime
circular disc on top of a mast
maritime
cone-shaped wood piece on a ship's mast
maritime
set a mast's base into its socket on a ship
maritime
strong rope supporting a ship's mast
maritime
set of ropes supporting a mast
maritime
hoist a mast or yard into position
sailing
unusually tall for a mast
nautical
forward shroud of a lower mast
maritime
wooden support on a mast for trestletrees
maritime
pulley-block at the top of a mast
maritime
sailing rig with a single sail on an un-stayed mast
sailboat
sailing boat with a single mast set far forward
nautical phenomenon
glow around a ship's mast or other extremity during a storm
maritime
spreader on a mast to extend shrouds
sailing
rail at the base of a mast for belaying lines
naval
platform on ship's mast used for combat
sailing
adjustable stay controlling mast bending
Examples of mast in a sentence
They installed a new mast for better reception. The mast swayed with the wind. They climbed the mast to fix the sail. Bodybuilders often debate the benefits of mast. Mast is popular among athletes for its muscle-enhancing properties. The mast was too heavy for him to handle.
She practiced with the mast to improve her skills. Deer depend on mast during the autumn months. Squirrels gather mast to prepare for winter. They needed to mast the ship before the storm hit. The sailors were trained to mast quickly and efficiently. Deer often mast in the beech woods during fall. Squirrels mast on acorns to prepare for winter. The trees in the orchard mast every autumn. Pine trees tend to mast in cycles.
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- French:mât, mâter, ...
- German:Mast, bemasten, ...
- Italian:traliccio, alberare, ...
- Spanish:mástil, aparejar, ...
- Portuguese:mastro, equipar com mastro, ...
- Chinese:天线塔, 安装, ...
- Japanese:マスト, 取り付ける, ...
- Arabic:سَارِيَة, ثَبَّتَ السَّارِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹרָן, לְהַתְקִין תֹּרֶן בְּסְפִינָה, ...
- Russian:мачта, установить, ...
- Ukrainian:щогла, встановити щоглу, ...
- Hindi:संचार स्तंभ, मस्तूल लगाना, ...
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