Demast
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Demast is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove the mast from (a sailing ship) for storage.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove the mast from (a sailing ship) for storage.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To break the mast of (a sailing ship) in an accident.
Example Sentences
The powerful storm demasted the ship.
Word Forms
- demasts
- demasting
- demasted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unmast, dismast, unstep, derig, amain, deballast.
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