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    Mástil (en. Mast)

    /ˈma.stil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure that holds the sail of a boat.
    The mast of the sailboat was tall and sturdy.
    El mástil del velero era alto y robusto.
    Vertical post that supports a standard or flag.
    The flagpole waved with the wind.
    El mástil de la bandera ondeaba con el viento.
    In telecommunications, a structure that holds antennas.
    The telecommunications mast is located at the top of the hill.
    El mástil de telecomunicaciones se encuentra en la cima de la colina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mastĭlum', which means 'mast' or 'pole'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flagpole
    Post that holds a flag.
    mástil de bandera
    sailboat mast
    Pole that holds the sail on a boat.
    mástil de velero
    raise the mast
    Install or raise a mast.
    subir el mástil

    Related Words

    sail
    Fabric that harnesses wind power for navigation.
    vela
    boat
    Vessel of any size that floats on water.
    barco
    flag
    Fabric with colors or symbols used as a representation of a country or organization.
    bandera

    Slang Meanings

    Figurative use of mast to refer to something that supports or holds up in a situation.
    In this project, she is the mast that holds everything together.
    En este proyecto, ella es el mástil que sostiene todo.
    To allude to the height or prominence of a person in a social context.
    He joined the group like a mast, standing out among everyone.
    Él llegó al grupo como un mástil, destacando entre todos.