mizenmast

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Noun mizenmast has 1 sense

mizzenmast, mizenmast, mizzen, mizen - third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy
--₁ is a kind of mast

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Mizenmast

Description:

Mizenmast refers to the aftermost mast or third mast of a sailing ship, located at the aft portion of the vessel. It is the smallest and shortest mast of the ship.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. The mast located at the aft of a sailing ship.

Example sentence: The crew climbed the mizenmast to get a better view of the approaching storm.

2. A supporting structure resembling a mast at the aftermost part of various types of vessels.

Example sentence: The fishing boat had a mizenmast to hold the navigation lights.

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