mast
/mæst/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a tall pole on a boat or ship that holds the sails.
When to Use
✈️Travel English⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The sailor climbed up the mast to fix the sail.”
“Can you see the flag flying from the mast of that ship?”
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.