Nautical

Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

Industry: Transportation

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boom vang or vang

Transportation; Nautical

a sail control that lets one apply downward tension on a boom, countering the upward tension provided by the sail. The boom vang adds an element of control to sail shape when the sheet is let out ...

above board

Transportation; Nautical

on or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything.

abaft the beam

Transportation; Nautical

further aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the port beam".

abandon ship!

Transportation; Nautical

an imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger.

aboard

Transportation; Nautical

To be on or to go into something on a vehicle of some sort. A ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle.

absentee pennant

Transportation; Nautical

special pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, or flotilla commander).