Mizen (Noun)
Meaning 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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The captain adjusted the sail on the mizen mast to catch the changing wind.
- On the yawl, the mizen mast stood tall behind the larger mainmast.
- After navigating through the storm, the crew set to work repairing the damaged mizen mast.
- As the ship approached the harbor, the crew carefully trimmed the sails on the mizen mast to slow their speed.
- In the heat of battle, the mizen mast became a makeshift perch for the sharpshooters on board the frigate.
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Meaning 2
Fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.