taunt

IPA(Pronunciation)

/tɔːnt/

obsolete

(obsolete, nautical) Very high or tall.

Japanese Meaning

（時代遅れの航海用語として）非常に高い

From the quarterdeck, the old sailor pointed out the taunt mast piercing the fog like a spear.

船尾甲板から年老いた水夫は、霧を突き抜けてそびえ立つ高いマストを指さした。

Sense（1）

(obsolete, nautical) Very high or tall.

the great ships, for want of ſufficient masts, will lose the advantages the taunt masts would procure

more taunt

（ comparative ）

most taunt

（ superlative ）