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Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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foot

Transportation; Nautical

1) the lower edge of any sail 2) the bottom of a mast 3) a measurement of 12 inches

footloose

Transportation; Nautical

if the foot of a sail is not secured properly, it is footloose, blowing around in the wind.

footrope

Transportation; Nautical

each yard on a square rigged sailing ship is equipped with a footrope for sailors to stand on while setting or stowing the sails

fore, foreward

Transportation; Nautical

towards the bow (of the vessel).

forecastle

Transportation; Nautical

a partial deck, above the upper deck and at the head of the vessel; traditionally the sailors' living quarters. Pronounced /ˈfoʊksəl/, "fo'csle". The name is derived from the castle fitted to bear ...

foremast jack

Transportation; Nautical

an enlisted sailor, one who is housed before the foremast.

forestays

Transportation; Nautical

long lines or cables, reaching from the bow of the vessel to the mast heads, used to support the mast.

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