Sentences

overmast in a sentence

v. t.

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Definition

Overmast: the tall structure on a ship that supports the sails above the deck.

Sample Sentences

  1. The ship's overmast swayed ominously in the strong winds as the crew prepared for the storm.
  2. In traditional sailing terms, the overmast refers to the tall structure that supports the sails high above the deck.
  3. As the captain surveyed the ship, he noted that the overmast needed urgent repairs before their next voyage.
  4. The artist's depiction of the overmast captured the grandeur of the ship as it sliced through the waves.
  5. With the overmast towering above, the vessel seemed almost regal as it sailed into the harbor at sunset.