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masting and rigging
masting and rigging
Masting: masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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fore-topmast
Mast that is immediately above a lower mast and carries a topsail.
masthead
Topmost section of a mast that is sometimes doubled with the lower section of the mast supporting it; the stays and shrouds are attached to it.
fore-topgallant mast
Mast above the fore-topmast that carries a topgallant sail.
fore-royal mast
Mast above the fore-topgallant mast that carries a royal sail.
lower mast
Bottom section of a mast that is solid and thick so it can support the upper sections.
top
Platform at the top of the lower mast from which the upper rigging can be manipulated.