(1) A term signifying an inclination of an object from a perpendicular; to turn anything so that it does not stand perpendicularly or square to an object. (2) Those timbers in a ship near the bow or stern which are sharply angled from the keel. (3) The op ...

The distance the bow of a boat is forward of another's stern

A gigantic sea animal.

Pockets in a sail where battens can be placed to stiffen the sail.

A cap for the top of the mast.

The operation of bringing two lines together; term also applied to other objects.

A train of a specified number of railcars, perhaps 100, which remain as a unit for a designated destination or until a change in routing is made.

Abbreviation for "Not Otherwise Indexed By Name."

Assault upon a seaman, by Master, while at sea.

Refers to the direction in which a line goes.

The sovereign power to take property for a necessary public use, with reasonable compensation.

The swiveled opening at the top of a ventilator.

Steering; keeping the ship on the course given (no lazy steering).

Used for sending messages to outside companies. Messages are transmitted via Western Union, ITT and RCA. Being replaced by fax and internet.

In transit, or in passage.

A wedge-shaped piece of timber used to secure barrels against movement.

Alphabet used by the Navy when making sure that a letter is understood; i.e. "BRAVO OSCAR ALPHA TANGO spells BOAT"

A tube with a narrow throat (a constriction) that increases the velocity and lowers the pressure of the liquid passing through it, creating a partial vacuum immediately after the constriction in the tube. The vacuum created has a sucking effect, and a ven ...

Said to weigh.