There are several poles that hold sails. The one you are probably refering to is the mast, which is vertical and usually at least the length of the ship. Some designs can have more than one mast, in which case there are several different names for various arrangements, and the masts have different names as well.
Another type of pole that holds a sail is the boom, which is a spar that connects the bottom edge of the mainsail to the mast so it can be controlled. Other types include spinnaker poles and whisker poles, which allow the use of different headsails to make the boat faster or more efficient.
i think it is mast i think it is mast
The mast
mast-a vertical spar to support sails on a ship
A mast
A Tall Ship. A Caravel. A Bark. A Brigantine. A Clipper Ship. A Brig.
tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels generally carrying a sail or sails.
Sails are attached to the mast.
You are describing the mast.
Those tall poles on sailing ships that are responsible for holding the sails aloft.
The vertical pole on a sailboat is called the mast, but at the bottom of the sail is horizontal pole called a boom. On the Tall Ships, the horizontal pole AT THE TOP of the sail is called the yardarm.
5 ft (pole 15 ft)
it is not nessesery to be tall but it does help