Masts have had an evolving meaning in the context of ships. Earlier, during the olden-day sail ships were characterised by large flapping sails, which served as modes of propulsion with the wind as power. These were supported by wooden supports known as masts. These were as high as the sails and sturdily built to support both wind loads and motions from the ships and rough weather conditions.
Slowly, these sail ships went from seas to the pages of history, and masts started to have a different...