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General boating
Carvel built
Boat; General boating
A method of constructing wooden hulls by fixing planks to a frame so that the planks butt up against each other. Cf "clinker built".
Toe-rail
Boat; General boating
A low strip running around the edge of the deck like a low bulwark. It may be shortened or have gaps in it to allow water to flow off the deck.
Pennant
Boat; General boating
A long, thin triangular flag flown from the masthead of a military ship (as opposed to a burgee, the flags thus flown on yachts).
Handy billy
Boat; General boating
A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.
Steering oar
Boat; General boating
A long, flat board or oar that went from the stern to well underwater, used to steer vessels before the invention of the rudder. Traditionally on the starboard side of a ship (the "steering board" ...
Parrel
Boat; General boating
A movable loop or collar, used to fasten a yard or gaff to its respective mast. Parrel still allows the spar to be raised or lowered and swivel around the mast. Can be made of wire or rope and fitted ...
