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n. - A long pole that is highest in the fore-and-aft rig.

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  • The wind slacked gradually, however, and before long we managed to get out our main-topmast staysail.
  • Shortly after midnight, however, his main-topmast went over the side, and the mizen - topmast soon afterward.
  • The captain ordered the ensign to be hoisted to the main-topmast shrouds, and the guns to be got all clear for firing.
  • Tackles were rigged from the main-topmast head, and, by a careful bracing with guys forward and at both sides, the wreck of the foremast was slowly raised aboard.
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