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Orthodromy :: Orthodromy (n.) The act or art of sailing on a great circle.

Rig :: Rig (n.) The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix..

Afterguard :: Afterguard (n.) The seaman or seamen stationed on the poop or after part of the ship, to attend the after-sails..

Portage :: Portage (n.) A sailor's wages when in port.

Headrope :: Headrope (n.) That part of a boltrope which is sewed to the upper edge or head of a sail.

Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle..

Bowsprit :: Bowsprit (n.) A large boom or spar, which projects over the stem of a ship or other vessel, to carry sail forward..

Skin :: Skin (n.) That part of a sail, when furled, which remains on the outside and covers the whole..

Advertise :: Advertise (v. t.) To give public notice of; to announce publicly, esp. by a printed notice; as, to advertise goods for sale, a lost article, the sailing day of a vessel, a political meeting..

Eyelet :: Eyelet (n.) A small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc..

Set :: Set (v. t.) To extend and bring into position; to spread; as, to set the sails of a ship..

Seagoing :: Seagoing (a.) Going upon the sea; especially, sailing upon the deep sea; -- used in distinction from coasting or river, as applied to vessels..

Yarn :: Yarn (n.) A story told by a sailor for the amusement of his companions; a story or tale; as, to spin a yarn..

Yachtsman :: Yachtsman (n.) One who owns or sails a yacht; a yachter.

Wassail :: Wassail (n.) An ancient expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to some one..

Hearty :: Hearty (n.) Comrade; boon companion; good fellow; -- a term of familiar address and fellowship among sailors.

Ship-rigged :: Ship-rigged (a.) Rigged like a ship, that is, having three masts, each with square sails..

Commander :: Commander (n.) A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc..

Tenable :: Tenable (a.) Capable of being held, naintained, or defended, as against an assailant or objector, or againts attempts to take or process; as, a tenable fortress, a tenable argument..

Davy Jones :: Davy Jones () The spirit of the sea; sea devil; -- a term used by sailors.

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