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Nautical

of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics

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Sea chest

Transportation; Nautical

A watertight box built against the hull of the ship communicating with the sea through a grillage, to which valves and piping are attached to allow water in for ballast, engine cooling, and ...

Seacock

Transportation; Nautical

A valve in the hull of a boat.

Seaman

Transportation; Nautical

Generic term for sailor, or (part of) a low naval rank

Seaworthy

Transportation; Nautical

Certified for, and capable of, safely sailing at sea.

Self-unloader

Transportation; Nautical

Great Lakes slang term for a vessel with a conveyor or some other method of unloading the cargo without shoreside equipment.

The ropes

Transportation; Nautical

The lines in the rigging.

Rubbing strake

Transportation; Nautical

An extra plank fitted to the outside of the hull, usually at deck level, to protect the topsides.

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