1. the mast on a sailing ship located behind the mainmast, typically the third mast from the bow.
Usage: nautical; also spelled 'mizzenmast'

Examples

• The captain ordered the crew to adjust the sails on the mizenmast.
• A three-masted ship has a foremast, mainmast, and mizenmast.
• The mizenmast was damaged during the storm but remained standing.
• Sailors climbed the mizenmast to repair the torn rigging.
• The mizenmast carries the spanker sail on most traditional sailing vessels.