mizzen

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. (nautical) Hindmost; nearest the stern.

- the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.

noun

1. third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy

Similar word(s): mizen, mizenmast, mizzenmast

Definition categories: man–made, mast

2. fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast

Similar word(s): mizen

Definition categories: man–made