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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
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wheelhouse
Transportation; Nautical
location on a ship where the wheel is located; also called pilothouse or bridge.
wide berth
Transportation; Nautical
to leave room between two ships moored (berthed) to allow space for maneuver.
whipstaff
Transportation; Nautical
a vertical lever connected to a tiller, used for steering on larger ships before the development of the ship's wheel.
windbound
Transportation; Nautical
a condition wherein the ship is detained in one particular station by contrary winds.
wind-over-tide
Transportation; Nautical
sea conditions with a tidal current and a wind in opposite directions, leading to short, heavy seas.
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