ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Mizzen

Dear little one, a mizzen is like a mini sailboat sail at the back of a big boat. It helps the big boat steer and balance in the water. Just like when you use your arms to balance yourself while walking on a beam, the mizzen helps the big boat stay balanced and not tip over. It's like having a little helper at the back of the boat to make sure everything goes okay. Isn't that cool?
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