"twin-masted" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} twin-masted (not comparable)
  1. (nautical) Having two masts. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: two-masted, double-masted
    Sense id: en-twin-masted-en-adj-pPitq5lA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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