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General boating
Baggywrinkle
Boat; General boating
A soft covering for cables (or any other obstructions) that prevents sail chafing from occurring.
Masthead
Boat; General boating
A small platform partway up the mast, just above the height of the mast's main yard. A lookout is stationed here, and men who are working on the main yard will embark from here. See also Crow's Nest.
Breakwater
Boat; General boating
A structure built on the forecastle of a ship intended to divert water away from the forward superstructure or gun mounts.
Bridge
Boat; General boating
A structure above the weather deck, extending the full width of the vessel, which houses a command centre, itself called by association, the bridge.
Cross trees
Boat; General boating
A strong cross piece that allows to spread the top mast stays allowing for taller masts, larger top sails. Allows to extend the height of the ships mast.
Sampson post
Boat; General boating
A strong vertical post used to support a ship's windlass and the heel of a ship's bowsprit.
Anchor buoy
Boat; General boating
A small buoy secured by a light line to anchor to indicate position of anchor on bottom.
