mizzenmast

English

/ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/, /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) The aftmost mast on a ship having three or more masts.
  • (nautical) The second mast of a ship having two masts where the second one is shorter, such as a ketch or yawl.

Etymology

Compound from English mizzen + English mast (fodder for swine and other animals, slim post tower, tall, nuts, fruit of forest-trees, relating to the breasts).

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English

mast

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fodder for swine and other animals, slim post tower, tall, nuts, fruit of forest-trees, relating to the breasts

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高

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