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Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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Nautical

ahoy

Transportation; Nautical

a cry to draw attention. Term used to hail a boat or a ship, as "Boat ahoy!"

ahull

Transportation; Nautical

when the boat is lying broadside to the sea, oir To ride out a storm with no sails and helm held to leeward.

all hands

Transportation; Nautical

entire ship's company, both officers and enlisted personnel.

all night in

Transportation; Nautical

having no night watches.

alongside

Transportation; Nautical

by the side of a ship or pier.

amidships (or midships)

Transportation; Nautical

in the middle portion of ship, along the line of the keel.

anchor

Transportation; Nautical

An object designed to prevent or slow the drift of a ship, attached to the ship by a line or chain; typically a metal, hook-like or plough-like object designed to grip the bottom under the body of ...

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