1. Plural of mizzen; the mast, sail, or rigging located toward the stern of a ship, typically the third mast on a large sailing vessel.
Usage: nautical; often used in the phrase 'mizzen mast' or 'mizzen sail'

Examples

• The captain ordered the crew to adjust the mizzens as the wind shifted.
• On a three-masted ship, the mizzens are located behind the mainmast.
• The sailor climbed the mizzen mast to repair the torn sail.
• The mizzens caught the afternoon breeze and propelled the vessel forward.
• In heavy weather, the crew furled the mizzens to reduce sail area.