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jiggermast

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The fourth-tallest mast on a ship with more than three masts; particularly a full-rigged ship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

any small mast on a sailing vessel; especially the mizzenmast of a yawl

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: jigger

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mast

History

Etymology

From jigger + mast.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: jagermast — fourth-tallest mast
  • Finnish: jiggermasto — fourth-tallest mast
  • Polish: czwarty w wysokości maszt — fourth-tallest mast