1. a fore-and-aft sail set on the mizzenmast of a ship
Usage: nautical
2. the mast on a ship that is third from the front, or the aftermost mast on a three-masted vessel
Usage: nautical

1. of or relating to the mizzen or mizzenmast
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The captain ordered the crew to adjust the mizzen sail.
• On a three-masted ship, the mizzen is located behind the mainmast.
• The mizzen mast was damaged in the storm.
• Sailors worked the mizzen rigging with practiced efficiency.
• The ship's mizzen helped balance the vessel during strong winds.