maintop (Meaning)
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maintop (n.)
The platform about the head of the mainmast in square-rigged vessels.
Synonyms & Antonyms of maintop
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maintop Sentence Examples
- The maintop of the galleon offered a panoramic view of the vast ocean.
- Sailors clambered up the rigging to reach the maintop, where they could survey the horizon.
- The captain stood on the maintop, directing the ship's course through treacherous waters.
- The lookout scanned the distant seascape from the maintop, his eyes straining for any sign of danger.
- During a fierce storm, the ship rolled and pitched violently, causing the maintop to sway precariously.
- The maintop served as a lookout point, allowing the crew to spot enemy ships approaching from afar.
- The mizzentop was slightly lower than the maintop, but offered a similar view of the surroundings.
- The maintop was an essential component of a sailing ship, enabling sailors to navigate and defend their vessel effectively.
- The crew gathered on the maintop to sing sea shanties and share stories of their adventures.
- The maintop became a symbol of freedom and adventure for the sailors who manned it.
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The platform about the head of the mainmast in square-rigged vessels.
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The maintop of the galleon offered a panoramic view of the vast ocean.
Sailors clambered up the rigging to reach the maintop, where they could survey the horizon.
The captain stood on the maintop, directing the ship's course through treacherous waters.
The lookout scanned the distant seascape from the maintop, his eyes straining for any sign of danger.
