mastless

English

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmæstləs/

Etymology 1

From mast (“tall, slim post or tower”) +‎ -less.

Adjective

mastless (not comparable)

  1. Without a mast.
    a mastless ship

Etymology 2

From mast (“fruit of forest-trees”) +‎ -less.

Adjective

mastless (not comparable)

  1. Bearing no mast (fruit of a tree).
    a mastless oak or beech
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