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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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ahoy
Transportation; Nautical
a cry to draw attention. Term used to hail a boat or a ship, as "Boat ahoy!"
ahull
Transportation; Nautical
when the boat is lying broadside to the sea, oir To ride out a storm with no sails and helm held to leeward.
amidships (or midships)
Transportation; Nautical
in the middle portion of ship, along the line of the keel.
anchor
Transportation; Nautical
An object designed to prevent or slow the drift of a ship, attached to the ship by a line or chain; typically a metal, hook-like or plough-like object designed to grip the bottom under the body of ...
