mizzenmast

Meanings

• noun

  The mizzenmast is a secondary mast located aft of the mainmast and forward of the rudderpost on a sailing vessel.

  - "The ship had three masts: the mainmast, the mizzenmast, and the foremast."
  - "The sailor climbed the rigging from the foremast to the mizzenmast."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

mizzen

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Variants

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mizzenmast , mizzenmasts

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Etymology

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The term 'mizzenmast' originated from the Middle English word 'misyn', meaning 'behind' or 'aft', and 'mast'.

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Trivia

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1. The mizzenmast is also known as the 'clubmast' or 'bower mast'.

2. The mizzenmast was not always used on ships; it was first introduced during the 16th century.

3. The mizzenmast was used to support the mainsail, jib, and spanker on a square-rigged vessel.

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1. mast (n): A vertical pole or spar, usually of wood or metal, serving as a support for a sail or aerial cable.

2. rigging (n): The ropes, chains, and other equipment used to support and control the sails of a sailing vessel.

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Culture

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In literature, the mizzenmast is often used as a symbol of authority and command, as it is the second-highest mast on a ship and is the location of the quarterdeck where the captain and officers would stand.

How to Memorize "mizzenmast"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the term 'mizzenmast', visualize a sailing ship with three masts. The mizzenmast is the one located aft of the mainmast.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'mizzenmast' with the concept of 'command' or 'authority' since it is the second-highest mast on a ship.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Main Mast Is Not My Mizzen' to help remember that the mizzenmast is the secondary mast on a ship.

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