English Word · Intermediate
mastman
A sailor who is charged with tending the halyards and other lines near the mast
Pronunciation: say mastman
Meaning
A sailor who is charged with tending the halyards and other lines near the mast
Example
“I just said to the boys that when Australia won in Newport, they were 3-1 down, and we all know what happened there,” said Matt Mason, Team New Zealand’s mastman.
“I just said to the boys that when Australia won in Newport, they were 3-1 down, and we all know what happened there,” said Matt Mason, Team New Zealand’s mastman.
Practice tips
- Practice mastman out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.