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Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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Nautical

anchor's aweigh

Transportation; Nautical

said of an anchor when just clear of the bottom.

anchor ball

Transportation; Nautical

round black shape hoisted in the forepart of a vessel to show that it is anchored.

anchor buoy

Transportation; Nautical

a small buoy secured by a light line to anchor to indicate position of anchor on bottom.

anchor chain or anchor cable

Transportation; Nautical

chain connecting the ship to the anchor.

anchor detail

Transportation; Nautical

group of men who handle ground tackle when the ship is anchoring or getting underway.

anchor home

Transportation; Nautical

the term for when the anchor is secured for sea. Typically rests just outside the hawse pipe on the outer side of the hull, at the bow of a vessel.

anchor light

Transportation; Nautical

white light displayed by a ship at anchor. Two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet (46 m) in length.

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