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Boats & ships
Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.
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hydrofoil
Transportation; Boats & ships
A craft that under acceleration rises above water but remains in contact with the surface through supporting legs.
multipurpose ship
Transportation; Boats & ships
Any ship capable of carrying different types of cargo which require different methods of handling. There are several types of ships falling into this category, for example, ships which can carry roll ...
hull
Transportation; Boats & ships
Shell or body of a ship - applies to the side and bottom of ship.
hold
Transportation; Boats & ships
A general name for the large compartments below the main deck designated for stowage of general cargo.
hoisting rope
Transportation; Boats & ships
A special flexible wire or nylon rope for lifting purposes.
helmsman
Transportation; Boats & ships
An able-bodied seamen entrusted with the steering of a vessel.
hazardous cargo
Transportation; Boats & ships
All substances of an inflammable, toxic or otherwise dangerous nature.
