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Meaning of jury mast | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A temporary mast, in place of one that has been carried away or broken.
An apparatus to support the trunk and head in cases of spinal disease.

Examples

“[P]erhaps the Jury Masts may just serve to carry me into Harbour, (as they have done,) and then the ship is to sink:—very likely, for such events happen perpetually.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

jury nullification jury of half-tongue jury of matrons jury panel jury pool jury rig