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The flag flew from the mast of the boat.
What does Mast mean?
A mast is a tall pole on a ship.
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a tall upright pole on a ship, usually used to support sails or equipment.
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The sailors checked the mast before raising the sail.
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The diagram showed how the mast supports sails and helps a sailing ship catch the wind.
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MeaningMast means A mast is a tall pole on a ship.
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Synonyms
Words like Mast
polea long upright support
sail supporta structure that holds a sail
Antonyms
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deckthe flat surface of a boat
hullthe main body of a ship
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mast
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masts
Plural form used for more than one mast.
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