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mast

/mæst/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

un poste alto en un bote o barco que sostiene las velas.

When to Use

✈️Travel English⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

El marinero subió al mástil para arreglar la vela.

¿Puedes ver la bandera ondeando en el mástil de ese barco?

Full Definition

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.

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mastedmasthead

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