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Rarehalf mast
The correct spelling is half mast.
How to pronounce half mast
noun
Say it like: Hal-f m-ast
The correct spelling is half mast. The lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the dead.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the dead.
- 2.(by extension) The lowered position of any thing.
- 3.(of a man) The state of being partially erect
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