Definition of "mizzenmast" [miz•zen•mast]

• The third mast or the mast aft of a mainmast on a ship having three or more masts. (noun)

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• "Forward of and round the mizzenmast is the bridge, which is partly formed by the roofs of the large chart-house and laboratory amidships and the two houses on each side."
• "Around the mizzenmast is the after-saloon, with eight cabins leading out of it."
• "In vain Mahoney strove to get the men to take turns in watching aloft from the mizzenmast for any chance vessel."