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Oil

This category refers to oil as petroleum, a liquid flammable that occurs in nature that has a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and other varying liquid organic compounds. Oil is found in geologic formations under the Earth's surface.

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bluster

Oil & gas; Oil

Strong wind which starts suddenly, and, usually, lasts a short time, sometimes it cam be followed by rain or hailstorm.

fore

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Front zone in a boat (see abaft).

swing

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To horizontally move the craft's poop from one side to the other, when the boat changes oars.

tidal port

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Dry place where boats are aground to be repaired or, simply, for shelter.

radiolighthouse

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Special radiotelegraphic sign transmission station, the signs are emitted at a regular interval in Morse Code, which help sailors to determine the craft's position. The kinds of radiolighthouses ...