mizzen

• Substantiv, das den dritten Mast von vorn auf einem Schiff mit drei oder mehr Masten bezeichnet, oder den kürzeren achteren Mast auf einer Yawl, Ketsch oder Dandy; bezeichnet auch das an diesem Mast gesetzte Schratsegel.

A noun referring to the third mast from the bow on a vessel with three or more masts, or the shorter aft mast on a yawl, ketch, or dandy; also denotes the fore-and-aft sail set on that mast.

1. Third mast from the bowC2formal

   The third mast from the front (bow) on a ship that has three or more masts; also the shorter mast at the back of a yawl, ketch, or dandy.

   Besanmast

   • The crew adjusted the rigging on the mizzen.
   • On a ketch, the mizzen is located behind the mainmast.
   • The ship's mizzen was damaged during the storm.

   Synonymemizenmizenmastmizzenmast

2. Sail on the mizzenmastC2formal

   A fore-and-aft sail that is set on the mizzenmast.

   Besan

   • They hoisted the mizzen to catch the wind.
   • The mizzen helps balance the ship in strong winds.
   • He trimmed the mizzen for a better course.

   Synonymejiggerspanker