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