An Universal Dictionary of the Marine / Or, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship. Illustrated With Variety of Original Designs of Shipping, in Different Situations; Together With Separate Views of Their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. to Which Is Annexed, a Translation of the French Sea-terms and Phrases, Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c.

by William Falconer

Le grand Mat, the main-mast,

Mat de misaine, the fore-mast,

Mat d’artimon, the mizen-mast.

Mat d’un brin, a mast formed of one piece only; such are the bow-sprit and top-masts of all ships, and all the masts of a small vessel.

Mat forcé, a mast which, is sprung.

Mat jumellé, reclampé or renforcé, a mast which is fished in a weak place, or opposite to a spring.

MATS de rechange, spare top-masts, or masts in reserve.

Aller à Mats & à cordes, Mettre à Mats & à cordes, se mettre à sec, to try, or scud under bare poles.

Mats venus à bas, masts which are carried away.

Mats de hune hauts, to have the top-mast an end, or swayed up.