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masted

masted

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A ship that has one or more tall poles that hold sails
  • adjective
  • /mæstɪd/
: con mástil
  • The museum displays a beautifully restored three-masted schooner.

Examples

  • During the regatta, several single-masted boats competed alongside larger vessels.

  • The harbor was filled with masted ships of every size and type.

  • The masted ship sailed smoothly across the ocean.

  • Many masted vessels can be seen in the harbor.

  • The harbor was filled with masted ships that showcased the art of naval engineering.

  • During the sailing festival, a fleet of masted boats sailed gracefully in the bay.

  • The museum features a stunning exhibit of a two-masted ship built in the 19th century.

Surface Forms

masted positive

Morphology

masted = mast (transparent) = mast + ed

The adjective is formed by the regular adjectival/participial suffix '-ed' meaning 'having [mast(s)]', which a learner knowing 'mast' can readily infer.

Etymology

Masted comes from the word mast, the tall pole that holds a ship's sails, and the ending -ed means 'having'. So a 'three-masted' ship is one 'having' three masts.