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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mizzenmast

/mɪˈzɛnmæst/ noun · British & US
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What does mizzenmast mean?

noun

The third mast from the back of a sailing ship, or a sail set on this mast. In nautical contexts, the mizzenmast is the mast closest to the stern of a ship.

Example

"The captain ordered the crew to adjust the sails on the mizzenmast to catch the wind."

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