ənˌmæst, -ˌmɑst; noun Nautical.
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.
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mizzenmast or mizenmast (ˈmɪzənˌmɑːst, nautical ˈmɪzənməst, ˈmɪzənˌmɑːst, nautical ˈmɪzənməst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (on a yawl, ketch, or dandy) the after mast |
| 2. | (on a vessel with three or more masts) the third mast from the bow |
| mizenmast or mizenmast | |
| —n | |
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