Nautical

Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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inboard motor

Transportation; Nautical

an engine mounted within the hull of a vessel, usually driving a fixed propeller by a shaft protruding through the stern. Generally used on larger vessels. Also see sterndrive and outboard motor.

inglefield clip

Transportation; Nautical

a type of clip for attaching a flag to a flag halyard.

in irons

Transportation; Nautical

when the bow of a sailboat is headed into the wind and the boat has stalled and is unable to maneuver

in the offing

Transportation; Nautical

in the water visible from on board a ship, now used to mean something imminent.

jacklines or jack stays

Transportation; Nautical

lines, often steel wire with a plastic jacket, from the bow to the stern on both port and starboard. The Jack Lines are used to clip on the safety harness to secure the crew to the vessel while ...