English to Xhosa Meaning of foremast - foremast

Foremast :

foremast

noun

Foremast :: foremastForemasts :: foremasts

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Definitions of foremast in English

Noun(1) the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts

Examples of foremast in English

(1) Large searchlights that had festooned the foremast lay collapsed beneath it on the seabed and her main fore guns were still trained menacingly to port.(2) We followed in the footsteps of the crew along the flying walkway, passing under a large A-frame that supported the foremast .(3) The safety of the increasingly dilapidated hulk is by no means assured and the situation is worsened when the foremast is damaged.(4) The tallest mast in the middle is the mainmast, and the mast closest to the bow - that's the front of the boat - is the foremast .(5) At the end of the third week at sea, a large barrel with a greased bung hole in the side is brought up from the hold and placed on deck, lashed to the foremast .(6) From a sheath mounted next to the foremast he pulled a long sword and, laying the smoke down on an air vent, with one thwack cut off the end.(7) So it's completely logical that he flew the Union Jack at the foremast as an admiral of the fleet.(8) Defence took possession and the foremast fell over the side.(9) At last a shot rang true, cutting the foremast of the frigate in two.(10) When she got to the bow, she stopped, placing the foremast between them.(11) Looking up, I could see the foremast as usual surrounded by clouds of baitfish and, hanging ominously among them, barracuda.(12) A curious sight met their eyes as they came cautiously around the foremast .(13) This he mounted on the cap of the foremast to give the ship a striking and original look.(14) The foremast had broken and sloped down to the seabed, but the funnel still stood and the wooden planking of the stern deck was intact and clean.(15) Except on small ships the main and foremasts always carried double mast tackles.(16) The Cross of St. George was to be flown from the foremasts of the English ships, while the Cross of St. Andrew was to be flown form the foremasts of the Scottish ships.

(1) foreman ::

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Synonyms

1. foremast ::

foremast

Different Forms

foremast, foremasts

English to Xhosa Dictionary: foremast

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