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Meaning of jury mast | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A temporary mast, in place of one that has been carried away or broken.
  2. 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.
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See also

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

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