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Boat; General boating
A rope loop, usually at the corners of a sail, for fixing the sail to a spar. They are often reinforced with a metal eye.
boom gallows
Boat; General boating
A raised crossmember that supports a boom when the sail is lowered (obviates the need for a topping lift) .
fairlead
Boat; General boating
A ring, hook or other device used to keep a line or chain running in the correct direction or to prevent it rubbing or fouling.
taffrail
Boat; General boating
A rail at the stern of the boat that covers the head of the counter timbers.
companionway
Boat; General boating
A raised and windowed hatchway in the ship's deck, with a ladder leading below and the hooded entrance-hatch to the main cabins.
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