Naut. [f. FORE- pref. + TOPMAST.] The mast above the fore-mast; also attrib., as fore-topmast crosstrees, -head, etc.
1626. Capt. Smith, Accid. Yng. Seamen, 12. The fore top mast.
1692. Lond. Gaz., No. 2763/1. He spread his Flag at the Fore-top-mast-head.
1858. Merc. Marine Mag., V. 199. Hauled down fore topmast-staysail.
1869. Daily News, 10 Dec. The Monarch will display … the American ensign abreast of the foretopmast crosstrees.
