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Boats & ships

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

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Boats & ships

Steeve

Transportation; Boats & ships

To set a ship's bowsprit at an upward inclination.

Escutcheon

Transportation; Boats & ships

Part of ship's stern where name is displayed.

Fairlead

Transportation; Boats & ships

Ring through which rope is led to change its direction without friction.

Fardage

Transportation; Boats & ships

Wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry.

Earing

Transportation; Boats & ships

Line for fastening corner of a sail to the gaff or yard.

Fluke

Transportation; Boats & ships

Part of an anchor that fastens in the ground.

Outhaul

Transportation; Boats & ships

Rope used to haul a sail taut along a spar.

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