Phonetic Breakdown of "mast"
Learn how to break down "mast" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/mæst/
/mɑːst/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
M AE1 S T
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
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Definition of "mast"
Pronunciation: /mæst/
Noun
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A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, the sails on a ship, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments ,or communications equipment such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires.
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A non-judicial punishment ("NJP") disciplinary hearing under which a commanding officer studies and disposes of cases involving those under his command.
Verb
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To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).
Pronunciation: /mæst/
Noun
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The fruit of forest-trees (beech, oak, chestnut, pecan, etc.), especially if having fallen from the tree, used as fodder for pigs and other animals.
Verb
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(of swine and other animals) To feed on forest seed or fruit.
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(of a population of plants) To vary fruit and seed production in multi-year cycles.
Pronunciation: /mæst/
Noun
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A type of heavy cue, with the broad end of which one strikes the ball.