Defn: The Infusoria.
MASTIGURE
Mas"ti*gure, n. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several large spiny-tailed lizards of the genus
Uromastix. They inhabit Southern Asia and North Africa.
MASTING
Mast"ing, n. (Naut.)
Defn: The act or process of putting a mast or masts into a vessel; also, the scientific principles which determine the position of masts, and the mechanical methods of placing them. Masting house (Naut.), a large building, with suitable mechanism overhanging the water, used for stepping and unstepping the masts of vessels.
MASTITIS
Mas*ti"tis, n. Etym: [Gr. -itis.] (Med.)
Defn: Inflammation of the breast.
MASTLESS
Mast"less, a. Etym: [See lst Mast.]
Defn: Bearing no mast; as, a mastless oak or beech. Dryden.
MASTLESS
Mast"less, a. Etym: [See 2d Mast.]