Demasts

/diːˈmæsts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of demast; removes the mast from a ship.

Etymology

Third person singular form of demast, constructed following standard English verb conjugation patterns.

Kelly Says

When a ship 'demasts,' it's often irreversible—unlike a mast that can be restepped, a demasted vessel usually needs major repairs in a shipyard, making this action particularly consequential in naval combat.

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