Definition of foremast. Meaning of foremast. Synonyms of foremast

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Definition of foremast

foremast
--Milton. Note: The most common general names of masts are foremast, mainmast, and mizzenmast, each of which may be made of separate spars. 2. (Mach.) The vertical post of a derrick or crane. Afore the mast, Before the mast. See under Afore, and Before. Mast coat. See under Coat. Mast hoop, one of a number of hoops attached to the fore edge of a boom sail, which slip on the mast as the sail is raised or lowered; also, one of the iron hoops used in making a made mast. See Made.
Foremast
Foremast Fore"mast`, n. (Naut.) The mast nearest the bow. Foremast hand or man (Naut.), a common sailor; also, a man stationed to attend to the gear of the foremast.
Foremast
Foremast Fore"mast`, n. (Naut.) The mast nearest the bow. Foremast hand or man (Naut.), a common sailor; also, a man stationed to attend to the gear of the foremast.

Meaning of foremast from wikipedia

- the foremast became fairly common on roman galleys , where, inclined at an angle of 45°, it was more akin to a bowsprit , and the foresail
- is a type of sailing vessel with fore-and-aft sails on two or more mast s, the foremast being no taller than the rear mast(s).
- forecastle refers to the upper deck of a sailing ship forward of the foremast , or the forward part of a ship with the sailors' living
- a foresail is one of a few different types of sail set on the foremost mast (foremast) of a sailing vessel : set on the foremast of a
- a jib is a triangular staysail that sets ahead of the foremast of a sailing vessel . its tack is fixed to the bowsprit , to the bow ,
- foremast, height from deck , 36 , m , ftin , abbr on , sail area , 1036 , m2 , sqft , abbr on , mainsail area , 386 , m2 , sqft , abbr on
- foremast: , 2 square rigged , mainmast: , 2 square rigged , mizzenmast: , 1 lateen rigged , other masts: , spritsail off bowsprit
- foremast, height from deck , 36 , m , ftin , abbr on , sail area , 1036 , m2 , sqft , abbr on , mainsail area , 386 , m2 , sqft , abbr on
- foremast, height from deck , , sail area , mainsail area , , hide header yes , header caption , ship speed , ship crew , ship notes
- a trywork, located aft of the fore-mast , is the most distinguishing feature of a whaling ship . in two cast-iron trypot s set into this