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- English Word Mast Definition The vertical post of a derrick or crane.
- English Word Mast Definition To furnish with a mast or masts; to put the masts of in position; as, to mast a ship.
- English Word Mastax Definition The pharynx of a rotifer. It usually contains four horny pieces. The two central ones form the incus, against which the mallei, or lateral ones, work so as to crush the food.
- English Word Mastax Definition The lore of a bird.
- English Word Masted Definition of Mast
- English Word Masted Definition Furnished with a mast or masts; -- chiefly in composition; as, a three-masted schooner.
- English Word Master Definition A vessel having (so many) masts; -- used only in compounds; as, a two-master.
- English Word Master Definition A male person having another living being so far subject to his will, that he can, in the main, control his or its actions; -- formerly used with much more extensive application than now. (a) The employer of a servant. (b) The owner of a slave. (c) The person to whom an apprentice is articled. (d) A sovereign, prince, or feudal noble; a chief, or one exercising similar authority. (e) The head of a household. (f) The male head of a school or college. (g) A male teacher. (h) The director of a number of persons performing a ceremony or sharing a feast. (i) The owner of a docile brute, -- especially a dog or horse. (j) The controller of a familiar spirit or other supernatural being.
- English Word Master Definition One who uses, or controls at will, anything inanimate; as, to be master of one's time.
- English Word Master Definition One who has attained great skill in the use or application of anything; as, a master of oratorical art.
- English Word Master Definition A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr.
- English Word Master Definition A young gentleman; a lad, or small boy.
- English Word Master Definition The commander of a merchant vessel; -- usually called captain. Also, a commissioned officer in the navy ranking next above ensign and below lieutenant; formerly, an officer on a man-of-war who had immediate charge, under the commander, of sailing the vessel.
- English Word Master Definition A person holding an office of authority among the Freemasons, esp. the presiding officer; also, a person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
- English Word Master Definition To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
- English Word Master Definition To gain the command of, so as to understand or apply; to become an adept in; as, to master a science.
- English Word Master Definition To own; to posses.
- English Word Master Definition To be skillful; to excel.
- English Word Masterdom Definition Dominion; rule; command.
- English Word Mastered Definition of Master
- English Word Masterful Definition Inclined to play the master; domineering; imperious; arbitrary.
- English Word Masterful Definition Having the skill or power of a master; indicating or expressing power or mastery.
- English Word Masterfully Definition In a masterful manner; imperiously.
- English Word Masterhood Definition The state of being a master; hence, disposition to command or hector.
- English Word Masteries Definition of Mastery
- English Word Mastering Definition of Master
- English Word Masterless Definition Destitute of a master or owner; ungoverned or ungovernable.
- English Word Masterliness Definition The quality or state of being masterly; ability to control wisely or skillfully.
- English Word Masterly Definition Suitable to, or characteristic of, a master; indicating thorough knowledge or superior skill and power; showing a master's hand; as, a masterly design; a masterly performance; a masterly policy.
- English Word Masterly Definition Imperious; domineering; arbitrary.