jiggermast

or jig·ger mast

[ jig-er-mast, -mahst; Nautical jig-er-muhst ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a small mast set well aft in a boat or ship; mizzenmast.
2. the fourth mast from forward in a ship having five or more masts.

jiggermast

/ ˈdʒɪɡəˌmɑːst /

noun

1. nautical any small mast on a sailing vessel, esp the mizzenmast of a yawl Sometimes shortened tojigger

Word History and Origins

Origin of jiggermast¹

First recorded in 1825–35; jigger ¹ + mast ¹

Example Sentences

Margaret was in high spirits, and her laughter vied with the clang of the jiggermast.

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And I do know that I saw Mr. Pike take shelter behind the steel jiggermast.

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The Elsinore drifts idly on an idle sea, and we stand regular watches in the shelter of chart-house and jiggermast.

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Behind the jiggermast I lighted the fuse of one of my extemporized bombs.

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