masting

We have found lemma(root) word of masting : mast.

Definitions


[mɑːst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails


Phrases:
- before the mast
- nail one's colours to the mast

Origin:
Old English mæst, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch mast and German Mast


[mɑːst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the fruit of beech, oak, chestnut, and other forest trees, especially as food for pigs


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English mæst, of West Germanic origin; probably related to meat


[mɑːst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (with reference to tea) brew or infuse
(e.g: let the tea mast for a couple of minutes)


Phrases:

Origin:
1960s: probably a variant of either mash, or the dialect word mask in the same sense




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