"main-truck" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: main-trucks [plural]
Etymology: "Main" refers to the mainmast, whereas a truck on another mast may be called (on the mizzenmast, for example) "mizzen-truck". Head templates: {{en-noun}} main-truck (plural main-trucks)
  1. (nautical) On a wooden mast, a circular disc (or sometimes a rectangle) of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with holes or sheaves to reeve signal halyards; also a temporary or emergency place for a lookout. Categories (topical): Nautical Related terms: crow's nest, mast, mainmast, truck Translations (nautical: circular disc at or near the top of main mast): isomärssy (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-main-truck-en-noun-wA18Jc4h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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