foremast

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).mɑːst/

Etymology

From fore + mast.

foremast means the mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.

noun

The mast nearest the bow, on a sailing ship with more than one mast or a non-sailing ship with any masts; the second-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.