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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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flare
Transportation; Nautical
1) a curvature of the topside outward towards the gunwale 2) a pyrotechnic signalling device used to indicate distress
flatback
Transportation; Nautical
a Great Lakes slang term for a vessel without any self unloading equipment.
flotsam
Transportation; Nautical
debris or cargo that remains afloat after a shipwreck. See also jetsam.
fly by night
Transportation; Nautical
a large sail used only for sailing downwind, requiring little attention.
folding propeller
Transportation; Nautical
a propeller with folding blades, furling to reduce drag on a sailing vessel when not in use.
