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Boats & ships

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

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Bottomry
Transportation; Boats & ships

Using the ship as collateral to finance a sea voyage.

Bobstay
Transportation; Boats & ships

A rope used on ships to steady the bowsprit.

Binnacle
Transportation; Boats & ships

Case in which a ship's compass is kept.

Quarterdeck
Transportation; Boats & ships

Part of ship's deck set aside by captain for ceremonial functions.

Ratline
Transportation; Boats & ships

Small rope forming a rung of a rope ladder on a ship.

Reef
Transportation; Boats & ships

To reduce area of a sail by rolling or folding part of it.

Sternpost
Transportation; Boats & ships

Main member at stern of a ship extending from keel to deck.

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