The difference between Foremast and Mainmast

When used as nouns, foremast means the mast nearest the bow, on a ship with more than one mast, whereas mainmast means the chief, and tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast.


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  1. Foremast as a noun (nautical):

    The mast nearest the bow, on a ship with more than one mast.

  1. Mainmast as a noun (nautical):

    The chief, and tallest mast of a sailing ship that has more than one mast.

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