Dismasted

Dismasted
Dismast Dis*mast", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dismasted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dismasting}.] [Pref. dis- + mast: cf. F. d['e]m[^a]ter.] To deprive of a mast of masts; to break and carry away the masts from; as, a storm dismasted the ship. [1913 Webster]

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