mast
/mæst/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
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?”
Learning Path
▶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.