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42 Cards in this Set
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Adrift |
Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying) |
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Aft-end |
Near or toward the stern of the vessel |
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All Hands |
The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted |
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Allotment |
An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay |
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Aye-Aye |
Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will comply" |
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Barracks |
Building where Sailors live |
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Below |
Downstairs |
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Brightwork |
Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted |
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Bunk/ Rack |
Bed |
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Buoy |
An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object |
Resume |
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Carry on |
An order to resume work or duties |
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Cast Off |
To throw off; to let go; to unfurl |
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Chain Locker |
Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed |
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Chit, Chit Book |
Coupon or receipt book |
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Chow Hall (Mess Deck) |
Place to eat |
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Colors |
Raising or lowering of the national flag (ceremonies held 0800 and sunset) |
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Deep Six |
To dispose of by throwing over the side |
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Ensign |
National flag; commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (W2-W5) and Lieutenant Junior Grade (0-2) |
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Fast |
Snugly secured |
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Fathom |
A unit length (equal to 6 ft) used for measuring the depth of water |
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Flag Officer |
Any commissioned officer in pay grade 0-7 or above |
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Galley |
Kitchen |
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Gangway |
An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to clear the way |
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Gear Locker |
Storage room |
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Geedunk |
Candy, gum, or cafeteria |
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General Quarters |
Battle stations |
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Liberty |
Permission to leave the base (usually for not more than 48 hours) |
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Lifeline |
Lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side |
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Overhead |
Ceiling |
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Passageway |
Hallway |
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Quarters |
Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection |
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Rating |
A job specialty title |
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Reveille |
Wake up, start a new day |
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Scullery |
Place to wash dishes |
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Scuttlebutt |
Drinking fountain; rumor |
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Secure |
Lock, put away or stop work |
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Swab |
Mop |
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Taps |
Time to sleep, end of the day |
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Tattoo |
Five minutes before taps |
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Topside |
Upstairs |
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Turn to |
Begin work |
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Working Aloft |
Working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ship's mast |
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