dismast Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*mast" transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. dis- + mast: cf. F. démâter.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Dismasted; present participle & verbal noun Dismasting

Definitions

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