Definition of "fore-topmast" [fore•-top•mast]

• See Fore-topmast, in the Vocabulary. (adjective)
• The mast erected at the head of the foremast, and at the head of which stands the fore-topgallant mast; the mast next above the foremast. See ship. (noun)

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• "The port shrouds of the foremast carried away at the chain-plates, and the fore-topmast leaned over drunkenly to starboard."
• "Captain Doane shouted to one of the sailors who had just emerged from the forecastle scuttle, sea - bag in hand, and over whom the fore-topmast was swaying giddily."
• "More of the sailors took advantage of the interval to rush for'ard under the toppling fore-topmast, dive into the forecastle, and hastily pack their sea-bags."