Meaning of mast in English

1. Pronunciation

   /mæst/

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1. Noun

   mast

   Etymology

   Old English mæst, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch mast and German Mast

   Definitions

   1. a vertical spar for supporting sails
2. 2. nuts of forest trees (as beechnuts and acorns) accumulated on the ground

   Examples

   • « used especially as food for swine »
3. 3. nuts of forest trees used as feed for swine
4. 4. any sturdy upright pole