mizzenmast
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/
Noun

mizzenmast

  1. (nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three or more masts
  2. (nautical) The second mast of a ship having two masts where the second one is shorter, such as a ketch or yawl
Synonyms Translations
  • French: artimon, mât d’artimon
  • German: Achtermast, Besanmast, Hintermast, Kreuzmast
  • Italian: mezzanella, albero di mezzana
  • Portuguese: mastro de ré, mastro de mezena
  • Russian: биза́нь-ма́чта
  • Spanish: palo de mesana



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