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Boat
Dealing with relatively small, usually open, waterbound craft.
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lubber's hole
Boat; General boating
A port cut into the bottom of the mizzentop (crow's-nest) allowing easy entry and exit. It was considered "un-seamanlike" to use this easier method rather than going over the side ...
watch
Boat; General boating
A period of time during which a part of the crew is on duty. Changes of watch are marked by strokes on the ship's bell.
highfield lever
Boat; General boating
A particular type of tensioning lever, usually for running backstays. Their use allows the leeward backstay to be completely slackened so that the boom can be let fully out.
forecastle
Boat; General boating
A partial deck, above the upper deck and at the head of the vessel; traditionally the sailors' living quarters. Pronounced /ˈfoʊksəl/, "fo'csle". The name is derived from the ...
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