1. the act or process of removing or losing the mast or masts of a ship
Usage: nautical

1. present participle of dismantle: removing the mast or masts from a ship
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The storm resulted in the complete dismasting of the sailing vessel.
• The crew worked frantically to prevent the dismasting of their ship.
• Dismasting was a common hazard during naval battles in the age of sail.
• The hurricane caused the dismasting of several boats in the harbor.
• They were dismasting the old yacht before scrapping it.
• The collision led to the dismasting of both vessels.