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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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boatswain or bosun
Transportation; Nautical
a non-commissioned officer responsible for the sails, ropes and boats on a ship who issues "piped" commands to seamen.
bobstay
Transportation; Nautical
a stay which holds the bowsprit downwards, counteracting the effect of the forestay. Usually made of wire or chain to eliminate stretch.
body plan
Transportation; Nautical
in shipbuilding, an end elevation showing the contour of the sides of a ship at certain points of her length.
