(a.) Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck; as, the topgallant mast, yards, braces, and the like. See Illustration of Ship.
(a.) Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid.
(n.) A topgallant mast or sail.
(n.) Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid.
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Topmast
Definition:
(n.) The second mast, or that which is next above the lower mast, and below the topgallant mast.