What's the difference between mizzen and mizzenmast?

Mizzen


Definition:

  • (a.) Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.
  • (n.) The hindmost of the fore and aft sails of a three-masted vessel; also, the spanker.

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  • (1) There is evidence, particularly from studies on mammalian cells (Tanguay, 1985; Welch and Mizzen, 1988; Arrigo et al., 1988), that following stress hsps migrate to various cellular compartments and subsequently delocalize after stress.

Mizzenmast


Definition:

  • (n.) The hindmost mast of a three-masted vessel, or of a yawl-rigged vessel.

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