Definitions for mizzen

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mizzen miz·zen

Spelling: [miz-uh n]

IPA: /ˈmɪz ən/

Mizzen is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 26 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 28 points.

You can make 39 anagrams from letters in mizzen (eimnzz).

Definitions for mizzen

noun

1. a fore-and-aft sail set on a mizzenmast. Compare crossjack, spanker (def 1a).
2. mizzenmast.

adjective

1. of or relating to a mizzenmast.
2. noting a sail, yard, boom, etc., or any rigging belonging to a mizzen lower mast or to some upper mast of a mizzenmast.
3. noting any stay running aft and upward to the head of a mizzen lower mast or some specified upper mast of a mizzenmast:

Origin of mizzen

1375-1425; late Middle English meson, mesan, probably Italian mezzana

Examples for mizzen

But only the fore and mizzen ones are wanted to balance the pressure aloft.

We control the braces on the mizzen, although they control the canvas on the mizzen.

First came Mr. mizzen, leading the way with Freddie by his side.

Mayo, returning to the mizzen, found the entire crew grouped there.

"Made fast to the wharf at the foot of this street," said Mr. mizzen.

This move brought him into a safe place between the mainmast and the mizzen.

He squinted at the mizzen rigging where the lanterns revealed the damage.

Two others stood ready at the foot of the main and mizzen riggings.

"Then I guess you'll have to sing for us yourself, mizzen," said Toby.

Mr. mizzen stopped, and looked towards the stern of the ship.