Definition of Dismest

Definition of Dismest

Dis*mast" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dismasted; p. pr. & vb. n. Dismasting.] [Pref. dis- + mast: cf. F. démâter.] To deprive of a mast of masts; to break and carry away the masts from; as, a storm dismasted the ship.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

to break off the mast of a ship, especially by gunfire

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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