Nautical

Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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founder

Transportation; Nautical

to fill with water and sink → Founder (Wiktionary)

frame

Transportation; Nautical

a transverse structural member which gives the hull strength and shape. Wooden frames may be sawn, bent or laminated into shape. Planking is then fastened to the frames. A bent frame is called a ...

freeboard

Transportation; Nautical

the height of a ship's hull (excluding superstructure) above the waterline. The vertical distance from the current waterline to the lowest point on the highest continuous watertight deck. This ...

sailing into the wind (by), but not as close-hauled as might be possible, so as to make sure the sails are kept full. This provides a margin for error to avoid being taken aback (a serious risk for ...