(1) A knot used to secure a line to another object such as a ring or cylindrical object or to another line; (2) Common term for an enlistment.

The marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be granted by tariff publication. See Bill of Lading.

The alternate rise and fall of the bow of a vessel proceeding through waves.

A vessel whose bow and stern have drooped. The opposite of sagged.

To lift or raise, such as a sail or a flag.

An order to haul up.

The space below decks utilized for the stowage of cargo and stores.

A general name for the spaces below the main deck designated for stowage of general cargo. A hold on a tanker is usually just forward of #1 cargo tank. Some newer tankers have no hold.

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.

The type of bottom that the anchor is set in.

A storage tank where sewage is stored until it can be removed to a treatment facility.

A gap unintentionally left uncovered while painting or varnishing.

An imperfection, spots left unfinished in cleaning or painting.

The soft sandstone block sailors use to scrub the deck, so-called, because seamen were on their knees to use it.

Sailor's name for a block of sandstone used for scrubbing the wooden decks of a ship; seamen had to get down on their knees to use them. Large holystones were known as "Bibles", while smaller blocks to reach awkward places were known as "Prayer Books" ...

Slang for anchor

On gaff-rigged sailing vessels the luff of the mainsail is secured to the mast by wooden hoops, which slide up or down the mast as the sail is raised or lowered.

Jail

A barge which loads material dumped into it by a dredger and discharges the cargo through the bottom.

Where the water and sky or ground and sky appear to intersect.