2 Terms
Contributors in General boating
General boating
Dolphin
Boat; General boating
A structure consisting of a number of piles driven into the seabed or riverbed in a circular or triangular pattern and drawn together with wire rope.
Square meal
Boat; General boating
A sufficient quantity of food. Meals on board ship were served to the crew on a square wooden plate in harbour or at sea in good weather. Food in the Royal Navy was invariably better or at least in ...
Batten
Boat; General boating
A stiff strip used to support the roach of a sail, enabling increased sail area.
Bonnet
Boat; General boating
A strip of canvas secured to the foot of the course (square sail) to increase sail area in light airs.
Bobstay
Boat; General boating
A stay which holds the bowsprit downwards, counteracting the effect of the forestay. Usually made of wire or chain to eliminate stretch.
Horn
Boat; General boating
A sound signal which uses electricity or compressed air to vibrate a disc diaphragm.
Skyscraper
Boat; General boating
A small, triangular sail, above the skysail. Used in light winds on a few ships.
