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Aloft
adverb · 78% connection
In the top; at the mast head, or on the higher yards or rigging; overhead; hence (Fig. and Colloq.), in or to heaven.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Apparel
noun · 78% connection
The furniture of a ship, as masts, sails, rigging, anchors, guns, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Barratry
noun · 78% connection
A fraudulent breach of duty or willful act of known illegality on the part of a master of a ship, in his character of master, or of th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Block
verb · 78% connection
A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Boatswain
noun · 78% connection
An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the cr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Bottomry
noun · 78% connection
A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship, or the master as his agent, hypothecates and binds the ship (and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Breastband
noun · 78% connection
A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Bull's-eye
noun · 78% connection
A small circular or oval wooden block without sheaves, having a groove around it and a hole through it, used for connecting rigging.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Butcher
noun · 78% connection
One who slaughters animals, or dresses their flesh for market; one whose occupation it is to kill animals for food.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Collar
noun · 78% connection
An eye formed in the bight or bend of a shroud or stay to go over the masthead; also, a rope to which certain parts of rigging, as dea…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Cook
noun · 78% connection
One whose occupation is to prepare food for the table; one who dresses or cooks meat or vegetables for eating.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Cordage
noun · 78% connection
Ropes or cords, collectively; hence, anything made of rope or cord, as those parts of the rigging of a ship which consist of ropes.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Draught
noun · 78% connection
The depth of water necessary to float a ship, or the depth a ship sinks in water, especially when laden; as, a ship of twelve feet dra…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Dressmaking
noun · 78% connection
The art, process, or occupation, of making dresses.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Earing
noun · 78% connection
A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Equip
verb · 78% connection
To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Fair-leader
noun · 78% connection
A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
Furniture
verb · 78% connection
The masts and rigging of a ship.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: rigs, dresses, occupation, rigging, ship.
