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Sailboat

The activity of controlling and navigating a boat which uses sails as its main means of propulsion.

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Sailboat

traveler
Boat; Sailboat

A line or fitting which allows the mainsheet tackle to travel or move from one side of the boat to the other.

traveler block
Boat; Sailboat

A block with two sheaves and no shackle, one sheave above the other and at right angles to each other, for use with rope travelers.

turnbuckles
Boat; Sailboat

A fitting that connects the stay to the boat and allows adjustment by means of screw threaded barrels.

whipping
Boat; Sailboat

The binding agent or method used on the end of a piece of rope to prevent fraying and unraveling.

winch
Boat; Sailboat

A mechanical revolving drum appliance used to gain power in hauling or pulling in a line.

windward
Boat; Sailboat

Toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.

wire rope
Boat; Sailboat

Rope made from twisted strands of iron or steel.

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