foremast

Meanings

• noun

  The foremast is the mast nearest the bow (front) of a ship.

  - "The foremast of the ship was damaged in the storm."
  - "The sailor climbed the foremast to make repairs."

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Variants

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foremast , foremasts

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Etymology

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From Old English 'for' meaning 'before' and 'mast' meaning 'mast'.

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Trivia

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1. The foremast is also known as the forestay mast or the bowsprit mast.

2. The foremast is the shortest mast on a ship and is usually the lightest.

3. The foremast is sometimes used to support the jib or other fore-and-aft sails.

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Related Concepts

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1. mast: A vertical pole or spar on a ship or other vessel, used to support sails or other rigging.

2. rigging: The ropes, cables, chains, and other equipment used to support and control the sails and masts of a ship.

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Culture

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The foremast is an essential part of a ship's rigging and is used to support the sails and rigging. It is often the first part of a ship to come into contact with the water or another object, making it an important structural component.

How to Memorize "foremast"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the foremast as the mast located at the front of a ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foremast' with the front of a ship and the mast that supports the sails in that area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Front of the Ship' to remember the meaning of 'foremast'.

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