Nautical

Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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counter

Transportation; Nautical

the part of the stern above the waterline that extends beyond the rudder stock culminating in a small transom. A long counter increases the waterline length when the boat is heeled, so increasing ...

driver

Transportation; Nautical

the large sail flown from the mizzen gaff.

forefoot

Transportation; Nautical

the lower part of the stem of a ship.

liner

Transportation; Nautical

ship of the line: a major warship capable of taking its place in the main (battle) line of fighting ships. Hence modern term for prestigious passenger vessels: ocean liner.