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Mainmast

Noun:

1. The tallest or principal mast of a sailing ship, typically located near the middle of the vessel.

Example sentence: The crew climbed up the mainmast to get a better view of the distant land.

Nautical Term:

2. The mast that supports the mainstay, a large and durable rope attached to the bow of a ship.

Example sentence: The mainmast was damaged during the storm, causing the ship's mainstay to become loose.

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