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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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rubbing strake
Transportation; Nautical
an extra plank fitted to the outside of the hull, usually at deck level, to protect the topsides.
running before the wind
Transportation; Nautical
sailing more than about 160° away from the wind. If directly away from the wind, it's a dead run.
sagging
Transportation; Nautical
when the trough of a wave is amidships, causing the hull to deflect so the ends of the keel are higher than the middle. The opposite of hogging.
sail-plan
Transportation; Nautical
a set of drawings showing various sail combinations recommended for use in various situations.
sampson post
Transportation; Nautical
a strong vertical post used to support a ship's windlass and the heel of a ship's bowsprit.
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