Transportation

Transportation

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

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magnetic north

Transportation; Nautical

the direction towards the North Magnetic Pole. Varies slowly over time.

mainsheet

Transportation; Nautical

sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase ...

knockdown

Transportation; Nautical

the condition of a sailboat being pushed abruptly to horizontal, with the mast parallel to the water surface.

marina

Transportation; Nautical

a docking facility for small ships and yachts.

masthead

Transportation; Nautical

a small platform partway up the mast, just above the height of the mast's main yard. A lookout is stationed here, and men who are working on the main yard will embark from here. ...