Foremast vs. Mainmast — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Foremast and Mainmast
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Foremast
A mast forward of the mainmast of a sailing vessel.
Mainmast
The principal mast of a sailing vessel.
Foremast
The lower section of the forward mast on such a sailing vessel.
Mainmast
The taller mast, whether forward or aft, of a two-masted sailing vessel.
Foremast
(nautical) The mast nearest the bow, on a ship with more than one mast; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
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Mainmast
The second mast aft on a sailing ship with three or more masts.
Foremast
The mast nearest the bow.
Mainmast
The lower section of such a mast.
Foremast
The mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
Mainmast
(nautical) The tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast; particularly a full-rigged ship.
Mainmast
The principal mast in a ship or other vessel.
Mainmast
The chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
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