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Aft
adv. & a. · 78% connection
Near or towards the stern of a vessel; astern; abaft.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Astern
adverb · 78% connection
In or at the hinder part of a ship; toward the hinder part, or stern; backward; as, to go astern.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Awl
noun · 78% connection
A pointed instrument for piercing small holes, as in leather or wood; used by shoemakers, saddlers, cabinetmakers, etc. The blade is d…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Blockade
verb · 78% connection
The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of supplies; as, the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Broach
noun · 78% connection
A tool of steel, generally tapering, and of a polygonal form, with from four to eight cutting edges, for smoothing or enlarging holes…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Bushing
noun · 78% connection
The operation of fitting bushes, or linings, into holes or places where wear is to be received, or friction diminished, as pivot holes…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Cablelaid
adjective · 78% connection
Composed of three three-stranded ropes, or hawsers, twisted together to form a cable.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Chock
noun · 78% connection
A heavy casting of metal, usually fixed near the gunwale. It has two short horn-shaped arms curving inward, between which ropes or haw…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Cinque Ports
unknown · 78% connection
Five English ports, to which peculiar privileges were anciently accorded; -- viz., Hastings, Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich; after…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Coasting
adjective · 78% connection
Sailing along or near a coast, or running between ports along a coast.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Deadlight
noun · 78% connection
A strong shutter, made to fit open ports and keep out water in a storm.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Drift
verb · 78% connection
To float or be driven along by, or as by, a current of water or air; as, the ship drifted astern; a raft drifted ashore; the balloon d…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Embargo
noun · 78% connection
An edict or order of the government prohibiting the departure of ships of commerce from some or all of the ports within its dominions;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Enlarge
verb · 78% connection
To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; -- said of the wind.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Exclude
verb · 78% connection
To shut out; to hinder from entrance or admission; to debar from participation or enjoyment; to deprive of; to except; -- the opposite…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Eyeleteer
noun · 78% connection
A small, sharp-pointed instrument used in piercing eyelet holes; a stiletto.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Fast
noun · 78% connection
That which fastens or holds; especially, (Naut.) a mooring rope, hawser, or chain; -- called, according to its position, a bow, head,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
Flageolet
noun · 78% connection
A small wooden pipe, having six or more holes, and a mouthpiece inserted at one end. It produces a shrill sound, softer than of the pi…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: small, holes, astern, gunroom, ports.
