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Aback
adverb · 78% connection
Backward against the mast; -- said of the sails when pressed by the wind.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
After-sails
noun · 78% connection
The sails on the mizzenmast, or on the stays between the mainmast and mizzenmast.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Afterguard
noun · 78% connection
The seaman or seamen stationed on the poop or after part of the ship, to attend the after-sails.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Ahull
adverb · 78% connection
With the sails furled, and the helm lashed alee; -- applied to ships in a storm. See Hull, n.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Apparel
noun · 78% connection
The furniture of a ship, as masts, sails, rigging, anchors, guns, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Armament
noun · 78% connection
A body of forces equipped for war; -- used of a land or naval force.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Ataunto
adverb · 78% connection
Fully rigged, as a vessel; with all sails set; set on end or set right.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Atrip
adverb · 78% connection
Sheeted home, hoisted taut up and ready for trimming; -- said of sails.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Bagreef
noun · 78% connection
The lower reef of fore and aft sails; also, the upper reef of topsails.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Blanket
verb · 78% connection
To take the wind out of the sails of (another vessel) by sailing to windward of her.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
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: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Bowline
noun · 78% connection
A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by subordinate ropes, called bridles, and used…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Brail
noun · 78% connection
Ropes passing through pulleys, and used to haul in or up the leeches, bottoms, or corners of sails, preparatory to furling.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Can
noun · 78% connection
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Canvas
noun · 78% connection
A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Caravan
noun · 78% connection
A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, organized and equipped for a long journey, or marching or traveling together, esp. thr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Caravel
noun · 78% connection
The caravel of the 16th century was a small vessel with broad bows, high, narrow poop, four masts, and lateen sails. Columbus commande…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
Catamaran
noun · 78% connection
Any vessel with twin hulls, whether propelled by sails or by steam; esp., one of a class of double-hulled pleasure boats remarkable fo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: inadequately, equipped, sails.
