Mizzen Course (Noun)
Meaning
The lowermost sail on a mizzenmast.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew adjusted the mizzen course to maximize the ship's speed in the strong winds.
- The mizzen course was a quadrilateral sail that hung from the lowest yard on the mizzenmast.
- In heavy weather, the captain ordered the crew to reef the mizzen course to reduce the ship's exposure.
- The mizzen course was set to port, allowing the ship to tack into the wind.
- After the storm, the sailors inspected the mizzen course for damage and made repairs as needed.