Hypertext Webster Gateway: "foremast"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Note: The most common general names of masts are {foremast},
{mainmast}, and {mizzenmast}, each of which may be made
of separate spars.

2. (Mach.) The vertical post of a derrick or crane.

{Afore the mast}, {Before the mast}. See under {Afore}, and
{Before}.

{Mast coat}. See under {Coat}.

{Mast hoop}, one of a number of hoops attached to the fore
edge of a boom sail, which slip on the mast as the sail is
raised or lowered; also, one of the iron hoops used in
making a made mast. See {Made}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

{Foremast} {hand or man} (Naut.), a common sailor; also, a
man stationed to attend to the gear of the foremast.

From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)

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