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Meaning of the word mast in English

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mast

US /mæst/
UK /mæst/
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Noun

1.

a tall upright post, spar, or structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels, used to support sails

Example:
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The ship's mast was broken during the storm.
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Sailors climbed the mast to adjust the sails.
Synonym:
polepostsparupright
2.

the fruit of forest trees (such as acorns, beechnuts, and chestnuts) especially when fallen, used as food for pigs and other animals

Example:
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The pigs were foraging for mast under the oak trees.
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A good year for mast means plenty of food for wildlife.
Synonym:
acornsbeechnutschestnutsforest nuts
3.

a tall pole or tower used to support an aerial, especially for broadcasting

Example:
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The radio station erected a new transmission mast.
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Mobile phone companies often share cellular masts.
Synonym:
towerpoleaerial
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