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  • 1. mizzen
  • 2. mizzen
  • Mizzen in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. mizzen
  • 2. mizzen
  • Mizzen in a sentence
Synonyms
Etymology

1. mizzen

noun. fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast.

Synonyms

  • mizen

Etymology

  • misaine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

2. mizzen

noun. third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts; the after and shorter mast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy.

Synonyms

  • mast
  • mizzenmast
  • mizenmast

Etymology

  • misaine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

Sentences with mizzen


1. Verb, past tense
You can then fine-tune the location of the lighter mizzen mast to ensure that the boat will balance.

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