jury-mast
Definition
noun. a temporary mast rigged on a ship when the main mast is damaged.
Example Sentence
The sailors used a jury-mast to continue sailing after their mast broke.
More Example Sentences
A jury-mast helped the ship stay afloat.
Synonyms
temporary mast; makeshift mast
Antonyms
permanent mast; intact mast
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