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Nautical
of or relating to boats, sailing, maritime topics
Industry: Transportation
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Up-and-down
Transportation; Nautical
A description for the relative slackness of an anchor chain; this term means that the anchor chain is slack and hangs vertically down from the hawse pipe.
Thole
Transportation; Nautical
Vertical wooden peg or pin inserted through the gunwale to form a fulcrum for oars when rowing. Used in place of a rowlock.
Three sheets to the wind
Transportation; Nautical
On a three-masted ship, having the sheets of the three lower courses loose will result in the ship meandering aimlessly downwind. Also, a sailor who has drunk strong spirits beyond his capacity.
Timoneer
Transportation; Nautical
From the French timonnier, is a name given, on particular occasions, to the steersman of a ship.
Tiller
Transportation; Nautical
A lever used for steering, attached to the top of the rudder post. Used mainly on smaller vessels, such as dinghies and rowing boats.
