mast
US /mæst/
UK /mæst/
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Mast
a tall upright post, spar, or structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels, used to support sails
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The ship's mast was broken during the storm.
Der Mast des Schiffes brach während des Sturms.
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Sailors climbed the mast to adjust the sails.
Matrosen kletterten den Mast hinauf, um die Segel anzupassen.
2.
Mast, Eicheln und Bucheckern
the fruit of forest trees (such as acorns, beechnuts, and chestnuts) especially when fallen, used as food for pigs and other animals
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The pigs were foraging for mast under the oak trees.
Die Schweine suchten unter den Eichen nach Mast.
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A good year for mast means plenty of food for wildlife.
Ein gutes Jahr für Mast bedeutet viel Nahrung für Wildtiere.
3.
Mast, Sendemast
a tall pole or tower used to support an aerial, especially for broadcasting
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The radio station erected a new transmission mast.
Der Radiosender errichtete einen neuen Sendemast.
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Mobile phone companies often share cellular masts.
Mobilfunkunternehmen teilen sich oft Mobilfunkmasten.