fore-topmast (Meaning)
Wordnet
fore-topmast (n)
the topmast next above the foremast
Webster
fore-topmast (n.)
The mast erected at the head of the foremast, and at the head of which stands the fore-topgallant mast. See Ship.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fore-topmast
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fore-topmast Sentence Examples
- The fore-topmast, towering over the deck, swayed gently in the salty breeze.
- The seasoned sailor ascended the fore-topmast with practiced agility, his eyes scanning the horizon.
- The lookout perched atop the fore-topmast, his keen gaze fixed on the approaching storm.
- The ship's sails billowed in the wind, propelling it forward with the fore-topmast as its guiding star.
- During the fierce battle, a cannonball struck the fore-topmast, splintering it and sending fragments hurtling through the air.
- The weary crew labored tirelessly to repair the damaged fore-topmast, knowing its importance to the ship's stability.
- The captain stood at the base of the fore-topmast, issuing orders to his crew and navigating the treacherous waters.
- The fore-topmast served as a vantage point for the ship's officers, allowing them to survey the surrounding seas.
- The sailor's voice echoed through the rigging as he hailed the ship from the fore-topmast.
- As the sun began to set, the fore-topmast cast a long shadow across the deck, marking the end of another perilous day at sea.
FAQs About the word fore-topmast
the topmast next above the foremastThe mast erected at the head of the foremast, and at the head of which stands the fore-topgallant mast. See Ship.
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The fore-topmast, towering over the deck, swayed gently in the salty breeze.
The seasoned sailor ascended the fore-topmast with practiced agility, his eyes scanning the horizon.
The lookout perched atop the fore-topmast, his keen gaze fixed on the approaching storm.
The ship's sails billowed in the wind, propelling it forward with the fore-topmast as its guiding star.