(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:08:13

Dis*mast" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dismasted; p. pr. & vb. n. Dismasting.] [Pref. dis- + mast: cf. F. d'emater.]

To deprive of a mast of masts; to break and carry away the masts from; as, a storm dismasted the ship.

 

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