noun
- Plural of jiggermast; the small mast located aft of the mainmast on a sailing vessel, typically used on four-masted ships.
Usage: nautical; technical; historical
Examples
- The tall ship had four masts, including the foremast, mainmast, mizzenmast, and jiggermasts.
- Sailors adjusted the sails on the jiggermasts to improve the vessel's balance.
- The captain ordered the crew to secure the jiggermasts before the storm arrived.
- Modern sailing ships rarely feature jiggermasts compared to the great clipper ships of the 19th century.