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Boats & ships

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

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Boats & ships

Bow eye

Transportation; Boats & ships

A stainless steel U-bolt on a boat's bow stem used to secure tow lines or trailer winch hooks.

Locker

Transportation; Boats & ships

A stowage compartment, whether equipped with a lock or not.

Backstay

Transportation; Boats & ships

A support for the mast to keep it from falling forward.

Kill switch

Transportation; Boats & ships

A switch with a lanyard that automatically shuts off an engine if disconnected.

Kite fishing

Transportation; Boats & ships

A technique that involves attaching a fishing line to a kite to present bait at a distance from the boat.

Sportfish

Transportation; Boats & ships

A type of bluewater fishing boat with at least two sleeping cabins and many dedicated fish-fighting features.

High-performance boat

Transportation; Boats & ships

A type of boat capable of running at high speeds, often equipped with high-horsepower and exotic propulsion systems, sometimes used for racing.

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