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Any mode or method of locomotion that serves to move people, goods or services from one location to another.

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bear

Transportation; Nautical

large squared off stone used for scraping clean the deck of a sailing man-of-war.

bear down or bear away

Transportation; Nautical

turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.

chafing gear

Transportation; Nautical

material applied to a line or spar to prevent or reduce chafing. See Baggywrinkle.

chain-shot

Transportation; Nautical

cannon balls linked with chain used to damage rigging and masts.

chain locker

Transportation; Nautical

a space in the forward part of the ship, typically beneath the bow in front of the foremost collision bulkhead, that contains the anchor chain when the anchor is secured for sea.

chain-wale or channel

Transportation; Nautical

a broad, thick plank that projects horizontally from each of a ship's sides abreast a mast, distinguished as the fore, main, or mizzen channel accordingly, serving to extend the ...

chase gun

Transportation; Nautical

a cannon pointing forward or aft, often of longer range than other guns. Those on the bow (bow chaser) were used to fire upon a ship ahead, while those on the rear (stern chaser) ...

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