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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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taking the wind out of his sails
Transportation; Nautical
to sail in a way that steals the wind from another ship. cf. overbear.
tally
Transportation; Nautical
the operation of hauling aft the sheets, or drawing them in the direction of the ship's stern.
thole
Transportation; Nautical
vertical wooden peg or pin inserted through the gunwale to form a fulcrum for oars when rowing. Used in place of a rowlock.
three sheets to the wind
Transportation; Nautical
on a three-masted ship, having the sheets of the three lower courses loose will result in the ship meandering aimlessly downwind. Also, a sailor who has drunk strong spirits beyond his capacity.
timoneer
Transportation; Nautical
from the French timonnier, is a name given, on particular occasions, to the steersman of a ship.
