fore-mast
fore-mast is the alternative spelling of foremast.
Meaning of foremast
Noun
foremast (plural foremasts)
- The mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
Forms of fore-mast
| plural | fore-masts |
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Origin of fore-mast
From fore- + mast.
Questions about fore-mast
- What is fore-mast the alternative spelling of?
- Fore-mast is the alternative spelling of foremast.
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