~ 1
■ noun
1》 a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails.
2》 any tall upright post, especially a flagpole or a television or radio transmitter.
Phrases
before the ~ historical serving as an ordinary seaman.
nail (or pin ) one's colours to the ~ declare openly and firmly what one believes.
Derivatives
-~ed adjective
Origin
OE mæst , of W. Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ noun the fruit of beech, oak, chestnut, and other forest trees, especially as food for pigs.
Origin
OE mæst , of W. Gmc origin.