Definitions

1. noun

The mast at the back of a ship, between the mainmast and the boom

“The mizzenmast was damaged during the storm, causing the sailor to fall into the sea.”

2. noun

A vertical pole or spar on a sailing vessel, typically the aftmost mast

“The mizzenmast of the old sailing ship has been preserved in the maritime museum.”

3. noun

A vertical pole or spar on a ship, especially the aftmost mast

“The mizzenmast supported the ship’s flag, which fluttered in the wind.”