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mizen

/mɪˈzɛn/ noun · British & US
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What does mizen mean?

noun

The aftermost mast of a square-rigged sailing ship, or a sail set on it. A sail set on the mizzenmast.

Example

"The captain ordered the crew to adjust the mizen to catch the wind."

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