Taunt
Sea Terms
Tall, high masts are sometimes referred to as taunt masts. A vessel is said to be all-a-taunt-o when she has all her masts and yards aloft, sail bent, and rigging in order.
Tall, high masts are sometimes referred to as taunt masts. A vessel is said to be all-a-taunt-o when she has all her masts and yards aloft, sail bent, and rigging in order.