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Fore-topmast   Listen
noun
Fore-topmast  n.  (Naut.) 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.





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"Fore-topmast" Quotes from Famous Books



... was, that they would prove to their Country that day, how well British seamen could "do their duty" when led to battle by their revered Admiral. The signal was afterwards made to "prepare to anchor after the close of the day;" and union-jacks were hoisted at the fore-topmast and top-gallant-stays of each ship, to serve as a distinction from the Enemy's, in conformity with orders previously issued by the Commander in Chief. By HIS LORDSHIP'S directions also, the different divisions of the Fleet hoisted ...
— The Death of Lord Nelson • William Beatty


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