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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Mast
  2. n. The act or process of putting a mast or masts into a vessel; also, the scientific principles which determine the position of masts, and the mechanical methods of placing them.
  3. The act or process of putting a mast or masts into a vessel; also, the scientific principles which determine the position of masts, and the mechanical methods of placing them. Masting house (Naut.), a large building, with suitable mechanism overhanging the water, used for stepping and unstepping the masts of vessels.
  4. The act or process of putting a mast or masts into a vessel;also, the scientific principles which determine the position ofmasts, and the mechanical methods of placing them. Masting house(Naut.), a large building, with suitable mechanism overhanging thewater, used for stepping and unstepping the masts of vessels.
  5. p. pr. & vb. n. of Mast n. The act or process of putting a mast or masts into a vessel; also, the scientific principles which determine the position of masts, and the mechanical methods of placing them.