miz·zen·mast or miz·en·mast (m z  n-mst, -m st )n. The third mast or the mast aft of a mainmast on a ship having three or more masts. |
mizzenmast, mizenmast [ˈmɪzənˌmɑːst (Nautical) ˈmɪzənməst]
n Nautical
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) (on a yawl, ketch, or dandy) the after mast
2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) (on a vessel with three or more masts) the third mast from the bow
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mizzenmast - third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandyWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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