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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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lay
Transportation; Nautical
to come and go, used in giving orders to the crew, such as "lay forward" or "lay aloft". To direct the course of vessel. Also, to twist the strands of a rope together.
leeboard
Transportation; Nautical
a fin mounted on the side of a boat (usually in pairs) that can be lowered on the lee side of the ship to reduce leeway (similarly to a centerboard, which see).
let go and haul
Transportation; Nautical
an order indicating that the ship is now on the desired course relative to the wind and that the sails should be trimmed ('hauled') to suit.
letter of marque and reprisal
Transportation; Nautical
a warrant granted to a privateer condoning specific acts of piracy against a target as a redress for grievances.
