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Meaning of overmast | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To furnish with a mast or masts overly tall or heavy.

Examples

“The double⟳ desire of being able to overtake⟳ a weaker flying enemy, or to escape⟳ when pursued by a stronger, has induced the owners to overmast their cruisers, and to spread⟳ too much canvass; […]”

CEFR level

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

overmasted overmaster overmastered overmastering overmasters overmasting

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