dismast in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11
Definition
To dismast is to remove or cause the mast of a ship or boat to fall, typically due to damage or severe conditions.
Crossword clues for dismast
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "dismast".
- Remove the main vertical support from a sailing vessel.
- Cause the mast to fall from a boat.
- Take down the tall structure on a ship.
- Make a ship's mast collapse in rough weather.
- Sever the upright pole from a nautical craft.
Dismast sentence examples
- The storm was so fierce that it dismasted the sailboat in just a few moments.
- After the accident, the crew worked tirelessly to assess the damage caused by being dismasted.
- He had heard tales of ships dismasting in rough seas, but he never thought it would happen to him.
- The dismasted vessel floated aimlessly, a reminder of the power of nature.
- In the aftermath of the race, several competitors reported being dismasted during the challenging conditions.