Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dismastment

noun

/dɪsˈmæstmənt/

Definition

The act or process of removing the mast from a ship or boat.

Examples

The dismastment of the sailing yacht occurred during the storm, leaving it adrift at sea.
During the dismastment process, the crew had to carefully lower the mast to avoid causing further damage.

Meaning

Dismastment refers to the situation where the main mast or any of the masts of a vessel is taken down, either due to damage or as part of maintenance.