1. The mast on a ship located behind the mainmast, or the sail attached to this mast.
Usage: nautical; also spelled 'mizzen'

1. Relating to or located at the mizen mast or sail.
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The sailor climbed the mizen to adjust the rigging.
• The ship's mizen sail caught the wind as it turned.
• The captain ordered the crew to furl the mizen.
• The mizen mast is shorter than the mainmast on most sailing vessels.
• They hoisted the mizen to help stabilize the vessel in rough seas.