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Uncommonmast
The correct spelling is mast.
How to pronounce mast
/mæst/
nounIPA: /mæst/
Say it like: Mas-t
The correct spelling is mast. A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, the sails on a ship, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments ,or communications equipme…
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, the sails on a ship, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments ,or communications equipment such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires.
- 2.A non-judicial punishment ("NJP") disciplinary hearing under which a commanding officer studies and disposes of cases involving those under his command.
- 3.The fruit of forest-trees (beech, oak, chestnut, pecan, etc.), especially if having fallen from the tree, used as fodder for pigs and other animals.
- 4.A type of heavy cue, with the broad end of which one strikes the ball.
verb
- 1.To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).
- 2.(of swine and other animals) To feed on forest seed or fruit.
- 3.(of a population of plants) To vary fruit and seed production in multi-year cycles.
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