mizzenmast

• mizzen-mast, mizenmast

From mizzen +‎ mast.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/

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mizzenmast (plural mizzenmasts)

1. (nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three masts; the third-tallest mast on a full-rigged ship.
2. (nautical) The third-foremost mast on a ship having more than three masts.
3. (nautical) The second mast of a ship having two masts where the second one is shorter, such as a ketch or yawl.

• mizzen

• foremast
• mainmast
• jiggermast
• spankermast