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Transportation

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

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counter

Transportation; Nautical

the part of the stern above the waterline that extends beyond the rudder stock culminating in a small transom. A long counter increases the waterline length when the boat is ...

driver

Transportation; Nautical

the large sail flown from the mizzen gaff.

forefoot

Transportation; Nautical

the lower part of the stem of a ship.

liner

Transportation; Nautical

ship of the line: a major warship capable of taking its place in the main (battle) line of fighting ships. Hence modern term for prestigious passenger vessels: ocean liner.

well

Transportation; Nautical

place in the ship's hold for pumps.

hard

Transportation; Nautical

a section of otherwise muddy shoreline suitable for mooring or hauling out.

bridge

Transportation; Nautical

a structure above the weather deck, extending the full width of the vessel, which houses a command centre, itself called by association, the bridge.