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Boats & ships

Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.

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Boats & ships

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Transportation; Boats & ships

The direction a boat is pointed.

Apparent wind

Transportation; Boats & ships

The direction and velocity of wind as felt in a moving boat.

Topsides

Transportation; Boats & ships

The hull above the waterline. Also, everything above deck as opposed to below deck.

Waterline

Transportation; Boats & ships

The intersection of the hull and the surface of the water.

Tack

Transportation; Boats & ships

The lower corner of a sail. Also, each leg of a zigzag course.

Outdrive

Transportation; Boats & ships

The lower unit of a stern-drive motor that houses the drive gears and to which the propeller fastens.

Gross vehicle weight rating

Transportation; Boats & ships

The maximum allowable weight of a fully equipped tow vehicle including passengers and cargo.

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