mast
US /mæst/
UK /mæst/
1.
albero
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.
L'albero della nave si è rotto durante la tempesta.
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Sailors climbed the mast to adjust the sails.
I marinai salirono sull'albero per regolare le vele.
2.
ghianda, faggiole
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.
I maiali stavano cercando ghiande sotto le querce.
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A good year for mast means plenty of food for wildlife.
Un buon anno per le ghiande significa abbondanza di cibo per la fauna selvatica.
3.
palo, antenna
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.
La stazione radio ha eretto un nuovo palo di trasmissione.
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Mobile phone companies often share cellular masts.
Le compagnie di telefonia mobile spesso condividono i pali cellulari.