Mast

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002291",
  "term": "Mast",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A structural component of a drilling rig that supports the crown block, traveling block, and drill string. It is a tall, open-sided framework, typically constructed in sections that are raised and lowered as a unit. Masts are designed to withstand the compressive and tensile loads exerted during drilling operations and are common on smaller, mobile drilling rigs.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mast/"
}