Phrase Hound found 39 phrases and 76 compound words that contain mast. The most common are listed below. Open mast in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 39
- before the mastHaving living quarters in the forecastle of a vessel
- mast cellsplural of mast cell: A resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.
- half-mastThe lowered position, half the height of a mast, at which a flag is flown when mourning, especially expressing respect for the deceased.
- mast cellA resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.
- jury mastAlternative form of jurymast: A temporary mast constructed when a vessel has been dismasted, usually in heavy weather.
- main-mastAlternative spelling of mainmast: The tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast; particularly a full-rigged ship.
- lash oneself to the mastTo continue in a course of action even when facing great difficulties and likely disaster.
- fore-mastAlternative spelling of foremast: The mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
- mast stepA steel or wooden foundation on which a mast rests.
- mast yearA year in which a certain species or population of plants produces a very large quantity of seeds or fruit.
- royal mastThe fourth and highest part of the mast from the deck, commonly made in one piece with the topgallant mast.
- beech mastthe fruit or mast of the beech tree; beechnuts
- nail one's colours to the mastTo clearly show one's support for a side or opinion in a dispute, often indicating an intention to defend that side to the end.
- mast seedingAn intermittently-occurring, synchronous production of large amounts of seed by a population of plants.
- jigger mastAlternative spelling of jiggermast: The fourth-tallest mast on a ship with more than three masts; particularly a full-rigged ship.
- mizzen-mastAlternative form of mizzenmast: The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
- mast-o-khiarAn Iranian food similar to tzatziki.
- tie oneself to the mastAlternative form of lash oneself to the mast: To continue in a course of action even when facing great difficulties and likely disaster.
- mast climbingThe provision of powered access to a system of scaffolding by means of a platform fixed to a vertical mast attached to the side of the building under construction or maintenance
- mast coatA piece of canvas nailed around a mast, where it passes through the deck, to prevent water from getting below.
- mast coatsplural of mast coat: A piece of canvas nailed around a mast, where it passes through the deck, to prevent water from getting below.
- mast feetplural of mast foot: A steel or wooden foundation on which a mast rests.
- mast footSynonym of mast step: A steel or wooden foundation on which a mast rests.
- mast stepsplural of mast step: A steel or wooden foundation on which a mast rests.
- mast yearsplural of mast year: A year in which a certain species or population of plants produces a very large quantity of seeds or fruit.
Compound words 76
- MackSynonym of guy, term of address for a man or person.
- mastheadThe top of a mast.
- foremastThe mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
- topmastThe highest mast in a fore-and-aft-rigged ship.
- mizzenmastThe aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
- beechmastThe mast or nuts of the beech tree.
- mastalgiaBreast pain.
- jiggermastThe fourth-tallest mast on a ship with more than three masts; particularly a full-rigged ship.
- mastlessWithout a mast.
- jurymastA temporary mast constructed when a vessel has been dismasted, usually in heavy weather.