foremast

IPA: fˈɔrmæst

(nautical) The mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.

Examples of "foremast" in Sentences

I once asked one of those fellows what he called the foremast in his language, and what d'ye think he said?
I once asked one of those fellows what be called the foremast in his language, and what d'ye think he said?
The foremast, which is considerably smaller and stepped well forrard, is in like manner devoid of any kind of stay.
The foremast was the only mast now remaining, and it was soon sent flying over the side by the terrific firing from the British ship.
"The foremast is the main thing to get rid of now; and, unless the sea keeps still, we'll never manage to cut that away, for it is still more under water than the mainmast was."
On the foremast was a seat on a hinge, which could be dropped down, on which the "doctor" could sit and do his work, roasting himself at the same time he roasted his beef or fried his fish.
The stump of her foremast was the only stick standing; her cabin had been stove in; every gun, except a single one, was dismounted; and her deck was covered with shattered limbs and dead bodies.
Of course, two days 'work was required for the accomplishment of this part of my task, and it was not till the morning of the third day that I swung the foremast from the deck and proceeded to square its butt to fit the step.
Of course, two days’ work was required for the accomplishment of this part of my task, and it was not till the morning of the third day that I swung the foremast from the deck and proceeded to square its butt to fit the step.