mast

A tall, slim post or tower, usually tapering upward, used to support, for example, the sails on a ship, flags, floodlights, meteorological instruments ,or communications equipment such as an aerial, usually supported by guy-wires.

A non-judicial punishment ("NJP") disciplinary hearing under which a commanding officer studies and disposes of cases involving those under his command.

To supply and fit a mast to (a ship).

The fruit of forest-trees (beech, oak, chestnut, pecan, etc.), especially if having fallen from the tree, used as fodder for pigs and other animals.

(of swine and other animals) To feed on forest seed or fruit.

(of a population of plants) To vary fruit and seed production in multi-year cycles.

A type of heavy cue, with the broad end of which one strikes the ball.