pole mast
noun Nautical.
a mast on a sailing vessel, consisting of a single piece without separate upper masts.
Origin of pole mast
First recorded in 1760–70
Words nearby pole mast
pole dancing,
pole hammer,
pole horse,
pole house,
pole jump,
pole mast,
pole piece,
pole plate,
pole position,
pole star,
pole vault
Example sentences from the Web for pole mast
It is either formed of one piece, and called a pole-mast, or composed of several pieces joined together and termed a made mast.
The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry SmythThe four rigs to which I shall call your attention are the pole-mast sloop, yawl, ketch and schooner.
On Yachts and Yacht Handling |Thomas Fleming DayThe pole-mast sloop, of which the knockabout is the commoner specimen, is an excellent rig for use on a cruiser.
On Yachts and Yacht Handling |Thomas Fleming DayOn pole-mast boats one of these should run to the hounds and the other to the masthead.
On Yachts and Yacht Handling |Thomas Fleming Day