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Boats & ships

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

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Boats & ships

Trailer winch

Transportation; Boats & ships

Device that uses a crank and cable to assist in launching and retrieving a boat.

True wind

Transportation; Boats & ships

Direction and velocity of wind as measured on land, distinct from apparent wind.

Bridge clearance

Transportation; Boats & ships

Distance from waterline to a boat's highest point.

Statute mile

Transportation; Boats & ships

Distance of 5,280 feet, the standard measure of distance on land and most inland waterways.

Fishfinder

Transportation; Boats & ships

Electronic device that uses sonar to locate and display fish on a monitor.

Chart plotter

Transportation; Boats & ships

Electronic navigation device that displays charts for use in plotting a course.

Anti-fouling paint

Transportation; Boats & ships

A special paint applied to a boat's hull to prevent marine growth.

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