Mizzenmast
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mizzenmast is a noun meaning (nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
Meaning
(nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
More Meanings
- (nautical) The third-foremost mast on a ship having more than three masts.
- (nautical) The second mast of a ship having two masts where the second one is shorter, such as a ketch or yawl.
Word Forms
- mizzenmasts
- mizzen-mast
- mizenmast
Synonyms for mizzenmast
Depending on context, synonyms include mizzen, mizen, mizenmast.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mizzen, mizenmast, mizen, mizzen-mast, middlemast, mizzensail.
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