Note: The definition varies slightly with the dictionary; in some dictionaries it is the last mast of a three-masted vessel; in others, it is the mast after the mainmast of a vessel of three or more masts. PJC. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
mizzenmast — [miz′ən mast΄; ] naut. [, miz′ənməst] n. [see MIZZEN] 1. the mast third from the bow in a ship with three or more masts 2. the smaller, after mast in a ketch or yawl … English World dictionary
mizzenmast — Mast Mast, n. [AS. m[ae]st, masc.; akin to D., G., Dan., & Sw. mast, Icel. mastr, and perh. to L. malus.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Naut.) A pole, or long, strong, round piece of timber, or spar, set upright in a boat or vessel, to sustain the sails,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mizzenmast — noun Date: 15th century the mast aft or next aft of the mainmast in a ship … New Collegiate Dictionary
mizzenmast — /miz euhn mast , mahst /; Naut. /miz euhn meuhst/, n. Naut. 1. the third mast from forward in a vessel having three or more masts. See illus. under quarterdeck. 2. the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy; jiggermast. Also, mizenmast … Universalium
mizzenmast — noun /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst,ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ a) The aftmost mast on a ship having three or more masts b) The shorter, after mast of a ship having two masts, such as a ketch or yawl Syn: mast … Wiktionary
mizzenmast — mast aft or next aft of the mainmast in a ship Nautical Terms … Phrontistery dictionary
mizzenmast — n. rear or aft mast, third mast (Nautical) … English contemporary dictionary
mizzenmast — miz·zen·mast … English syllables
mizzenmast — miz•zen•mast or miz•en•mast [[t]ˈmɪz ənˌmæst, ˌmɑst[/t]] naut. [[t] məst[/t]] n. 1) naut. the third mast from forward in a vessel having three or more masts 2) naut. the after and shorter mast of a yawl or ketch; jiggermast • Etymology: 1400–50 … From formal English to slang
mizzenmast — /ˈmɪzənmast/ (say mizuhnmahst), / məst/ (say muhst) noun 1. the aftermost mast of a three masted vessel, or the third on a vessel with more than three masts. 2. the after and shorter of the two masts of a yawl or ketch. Also, mizenmast …
