Maintop
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maintop is a noun meaning (nautical) A platform at the top of a square-rigged vessel's mainmast; used for observation and for the attachment of rigging.
Meaning
(nautical) A platform at the top of a square-rigged vessel's mainmast; used for observation and for the attachment of rigging.
Word Forms
- maintops
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mast, shrouds, maintopmast, maintopman, main-topmast, mizzentopmast.
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