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galley
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Warship with a sail and oars that was used in ancient times; it disappeared in the 18th century.
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trireme
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Warship used by the Romans with a ram, a sail and three vertical rows of oars.
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longship
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Sailing ship used by the Vikings during the Middle Ages; it had square sails, oars and a prow and stern that were usually sculpted.
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galleon
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Large warship with sails that was used by the Spanish in the 17th and 18th centuries for trading with the colonies.
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caravel
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Fast ship with three or four masts; it was used especially in the 15th and 16th centuries for exploration.
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side-wheeler
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Ship used in the 19th century that was propelled by steam, which turned two paddle wheels.
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dugout canoe
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Light boat used in Africa and Oceania that is made from one piece of wood and is propelled by a paddle or a sail.
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outrigger canoe
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Dugout canoe that is stabilized by one or two outriggers.
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junk
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Boat used in the Far East for fishing and transporting cargo; its sails are made of matting or canvas and are stretched by battens.
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felucca
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A Mediterranean boat of ancient times that was propelled by a sail or an oar; it is still found today on the Nile.
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gondola
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Venetian boat characterized by raised curved ends and steered by an oar.
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canoe
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Light boat used by Native Americans; it is propelled by a paddle and is used for transporting people and cargo.
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sails
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sections of durable fabric that are sewn together and mounted on a mast; they create a surface that causes a boat to move when the wind blows against it.
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rigs
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Various combinations of sails that distinguish one sailboat from another.
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masting and rigging
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Masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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sails
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A sailboat’s sails that are rigged on the bowsprit, the foremast, the main masts, the jiggermast and between these masts.
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container ship
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Ship that is designed for transporting cargo in containers in its hold and on its deck.
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bulk carrier
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Ship for transporting raw dry materials, such as grain, coal and ore.
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hovercraft
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Propeller vehicle that moves above water (or land) by gliding on a cushion of air it creates by blowing downward.
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drill ship
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Ship for drilling for oil in deep water (half mile or more); it is more mobile but less stable than a drilling rig.
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tug
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Boat propelled by powerful engines that is used to tow boats and other floating craft to help them maneuver or to rescue them.
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ice breaker
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Boat that opens up a navigable passage through ice.
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tanker
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Ship with large reservoirs for transporting liquid petroleum products.
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trawler
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Fishing boat that tows a large funnel-shaped net (trawl).
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cabin cruiser
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Pleasure boat of various sizes and speeds with a cabin fit to live in; it can navigate the sea and inland waterways.
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motorboat
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Part of the deck for relaxation; it is surrounded by a handrail.
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houseboat
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Motorized pleasure boat for navigating inland waterways; it is characterized by a long deck and a cabin fit to live in.
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ferry boat
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Compartment from which the pilot operates the boat.
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passenger liner
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Large cruise ship, fitted like a luxury hotel and with diverse recreation facilities for passengers.
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hydrofoil boat
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Fast boat with foils, which lift and support the hull above water when cruising speed is reached.
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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HydroDiuril®; Microzide
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Diuretic
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examples of anchors
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The weight and the shape of the arms of anchors are designed to hook onto various bottoms (such as firm, loose or reedy).
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life-saving equipment [1]
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Instruments and equipment for signaling a boat’s presence and for saving people from drowning.
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life-saving equipment [1]
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Instruments and equipment for signaling a boat’s presence and for saving people from drowning.
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life-saving equipment [3]
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Instruments and equipment for signaling a boat’s presence and for saving people from drowning.
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sextant
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Optical instrument for measuring the angle between a heavenly body and the horizon to determine the ship’s position.
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liquid compass
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Instrument with magnets that floats on a liquid; it indicates magnetic north.
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depth finder
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Device that uses a sonic pulse to measure the depth of water below the boat.
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satellite navigation system
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Device that uses radio signals transmitted by a network of satellites to plot a boat’s position and course on a chart.
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lighthouse
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Tower with a powerful lamp at the top for guiding ships.
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lighthouse lantern
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Powerful lamp that projects an encoded beam.
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pillar buoy
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Floating beacon with a pylon-shaped superstructure.
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cylindrical buoy
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Floating beacon with a cylindrical superstructure.
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high focal plane buoy
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Floating beacon whose light is especially high above the surface of the water.
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high focal plane buoy
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Floating beacon whose light is especially high above the surface of the water.
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buoyage regions
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The color of the buoys that indicate starboard and port is the opposite in various parts of the world.
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cardinal marks
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Buoys of standardized colors, topmarks and lights whose placement alone or in a pattern corresponds to the divisions of a compass.
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daymarks (region B)
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System B combines lateral and cardinal marks. It is the opposite of system A, in which starboard marks are red and port marks are green.
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rhythm of marks by night
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Lights that shine at night; their color and the frequency of their flashing signal various meanings, including the source of the light.
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masting and rigging [1]
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masts, yards, ropes and other Movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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masting and rigging [2]
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Masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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masting and rigging [3]
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Masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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masting and rigging [4]
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Masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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masting and rigging [5]
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Masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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canal lock
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Structure with a lock-chamber that can be filled with water or emptied to raise or lower a ship from one water level to another.
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canal lock: side view
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harbor
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Site for refueling and repairing ships, loading and unloading cargo and embarking and disembarking passengers.
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poop
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Structure above the aft deck that extends athwartships; it usually serves as officers’ quarters.
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gaff sail boom
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Horizontal yard articulating on a mast; it keeps the bottom edge of a sail taut.
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lift
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Rope connecting two yards of a sail and used to maneuver them.
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gaff
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Diagonal yard aft of a mast and supporting the top part of a gaff sail.
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oar
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Long piece of wood that is broad and flat at one end; it is mounted on the boat and pulled by one or more people to propel the boat.
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topping lift
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Rope that holds the sail’s gaff loosely in place.
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steering oar
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Oar at the back of the ship acting as rudder.
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jiggermast
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Mast located aft on the four-masted bark.
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figurehead
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Sculpted timber on the prow of a ship in ancient times that depicted a human, a god or a mythical creature.
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pole
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Tapered top end of a mast.
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stempost
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Main timber reinforcing the prow.
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yard
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Long pole that is supported by the mast and holds up the edge of a sail.
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funnel
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Tall pipe atop the engine that evacuates the steam and the combustion smoke.
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footrope
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Rope hanging along the entire length of a yard that is used by sailors to trim the sails.
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paddle wheel
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Wheel with blades that propels the boat; it is driven by a steam engine.
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fore-topmast
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Mast that is immediately above a lower mast and carries a topsail.
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lateen yard
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Long inclined pole that is supported by the mast and rigged with a triangular sail.
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masthead
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Topmost section of a mast that is sometimes doubled with the lower section of the mast supporting it; the stays and shrouds are attached to it.
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mast
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Tall pole that is sometimes slightly inclined; it supports the lateen yard.
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fore-topgallant mast
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Mast above the fore-topmast that carries a topgallant sail.
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mizzenmast
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Mast on the stern of the boat.
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fore-royal mast
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Mast above the fore-topgallant mast that carries a royal sail.
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mainmast
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Principal mast that is fixed approximately in the center of the boat.
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lower mast
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Bottom section of a mast that is solid and thick so it can support the upper sections.
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foremast
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Mast nearest the prow of the boat.
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top
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Platform at the top of the lower mast from which the upper rigging can be manipulated.
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batten
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Rigid pole inserted into the sail’s batten pockets to maintain its shape.
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davit
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Skid hanging over the edge of the ship that supports a boat and is used to lower and raise it.
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rudder
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Submerged component that pivots on a vertical axle and is used to steer the boat.
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lifeboat
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Boat for transporting passengers and crew in the event of shipwreck.
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outrigger boom
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Wooden pole connecting the outrigger to the hull.
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bulwark
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Part of the hull above deck level that protects against waves and serves as a parapet.
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outrigger
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Piece of wood parallel to the hull that stabilizes the boat.
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bobstay
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Rope counterbalancing the tension caused by the stays and the staysail-stays on the bowsprit.
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hull
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Part of the boat’s structure that forms a watertight vessel.
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bowsprit
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Mast extending before the stem; additional jibs can be attached to it.
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prow ornament
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The iron prow is characteristic of gondolas; it symbolizes the pointed caps of the doges and the districts of Venice.
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stem
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Main timber reinforcing the prow.
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gaff sail
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Trapezoidal sail that is rigged entirely aft of the mast; its top edge is supported by a diagonal yard called a gaff.
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staysail-stay
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Stay supporting a staysail or jib
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ram
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Timber jutting out in front of the prow usually at water level; it was used to punch holes in the hulls of enemy ships.
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spritsail
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Trapezoidal sail that is rigged entirely aft of the mast and is supported by a long, diagonal yard, called a sprit; it articulates at the bottom of the mast.
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stay
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Taut rope between a mast and another point on the masting; it secures and supports the mast fore of it.
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stern
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Rear end of a ship.
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lug sail
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Trapezoidal sail that hangs from a yard; it is attached to the mast one-third of the way from its end.
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stay
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Rope strung tautly from the top of the mast to the planking to stabilize the mast.
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main sail
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Lowest square sail on the mainmast.
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Bermuda sail
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Triangular sail that is also called a Marconi sail; its longest side is attached directly to a tall mast and its base is attached to a pole called a boom.
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main lower topsail
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Square sail above the main sail.
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lateen sail
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Triangular sail supported by a long tilted yard called a lateen yard; it is attached to the mast in its middle.
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foresail
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Lowest square sail on the foremast.
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square sail
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Trapezoidal sail that hangs from a yard; it is attached to the mast in its middle.
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lower fore topsail
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Square sail above the foresail.
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rigs
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Various combinations of sails that distinguish one sailboat from another.
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inner jib
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Very heavy triangular staysail that lies farthest aft on the bowsprit.
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square sail
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Trapezoidal sail that hangs from a yard; it is attached to the mast in its middle.
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middle jib
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Triangular staysail that lies between the outer jib and the inner jib.
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brig
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Two-masted ship with a foremast and a mainmast and square sails; a spanker can be added to the mainmast and three jibs to a bowsprit.
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outer jib
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Triangular staysail that lies between the flying jib and the middle jib.
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brigantine
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Two-masted ship that is lighter than the brig and rigged differently.
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flying jib
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Very light triangular staysail that is foremost on the bowsprit.
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mainmast
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One of the principal parts of the ship; it is located closest to the center of gravity.
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upper fore topsail
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Square sail between the lower fore topgallant sail and the lower fore topsail.
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foremast
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Mast nearest the prow of the boat.
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lower fore topgallant sail
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Square sail between the upper fore topgallant sail and the upper fore topsail.
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backstay
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Long taut rope between the mast and the deck; it secures and supports the mast athwartships and aft.
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upper fore topgallant sail
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Square sail below the fore royal sail.
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shroud
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Heavy taut rope between a mast and the side of the ship; it secures and supports the mast on the sides.
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fore royal sail
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Small square sail at the top of the foremast above the fore topgallant sail.
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side
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Longitudinal surface of the ship.
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main upper topsail
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Square sail between the main lower topgallant sail and the main lower topsail.
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schooner
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Two-masted ship with a foremast and a mainmast; it has gaff sails and topsails and sometimes a staysail.
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main lower topgallant sail
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Square sail between the main upper topgallant sail and the main upper topsail.
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Marconi cutter
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Fishing boat with a tall mast and one gaff or Bermuda sail; it has two jibs and a small mast aft of the tiller.
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main upper topgallant sail
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Square sail under the main royal sail.
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ketch
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Two-masted pleasure sailboat; it has a mainmast and a mizzenmast fore of the tiller, which distinguishes it from the cutter.
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main royal sail
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Small square sail above the topgallant sail at the top of the mainmast.
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whale boat
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Fishing boat propelled mainly by oars but sometimes fitted with one or two lug sails and a jib.
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halyard
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Rope for hoisting a sail or a yard.
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sheet
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Rope extending from the lower corner of a sail for trimming it with respect to the wind direction.
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mizzen sail
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The lowest square sail supported by the mizzenmast.
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spanker
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Gaff sail for the mizzenmast.
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gaff topsail
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Sail above a gaff sail and between the gaff and the top of the mast.
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jigger topmast staysail
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Triangular sail below the jigger topgallant staysail.
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jigger topgallant staysail
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Highest triangular sail among the sails rigged between the mizzenmast and the jiggermast.
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mizzen royal brace
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Rope that causes the yard supporting the royal sail to pivot around the mizzenmast.
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mizzen topmast staysail
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Triangular sail on the stay supporting the aft fore-topmast.
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reef point
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One of several short ropes attached along the reef band on both sides of the sail for tying up the reefed sail.
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reef band
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Reinforced horizontal strip of canvas; a part of the sail can be gathered and tied to it to reduce the sail’s wind surface.
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crew quarters
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Compartments for housing crew members.
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chart room
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Office in which charts and other navigation documents are kept.
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radio antenna
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Metal conductor that emits and receives radio waves for communications.
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lifeboat
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Boat used for evacuating people from the ship in case of emergency.
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compass bridge
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Covered glassed-in platform from which officers and crew navigate the vessel.
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radar
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Detection device that emits radio waves and receives their echo; it is used to avoid collisions and to navigate when visibility is reduced.
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stack
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Tall pipe atop the engine that evacuates the steam and the combustion smoke.
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anchor-windlass room
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Opening made in a ship’s bulwark or deck for the anchor chains and lashings.
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forecastle
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Section of the forward deck for storing equipment such as chains and anchors.
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masthead light
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Lamp projecting a strong light several miles ahead and to the sides of the ship.
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container hold
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Large compartment under the deck where containers are stowed.
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derrick
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Metal structure erected over an oil well; tools for drilling through rock are raised and lowered through it.
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dynamics propeller
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Device that is made up of blades integrated with a shaft; it pushes air behind the hovercraft thus causing a forward movement.
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navigation light
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Lamp that is visible from afar to signal the hovercraft’s presence.
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air intake
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Intake opening for the fan.
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radar
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Detection device that emits radio waves and receives their echo; it is used to avoid collisions and to navigate when visibility is reduced.
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bow door
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Door for passengers to enter and exit the cabin.
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control deck
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Compartment from which the pilots operate the hovercraft.
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skirt finger
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Flexible and pliable extension to the skirt that adapts to the surface of the water.
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flexible skirt
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Rubber flexible side that surrounds the edge of the hull to trap the air blown down by the lift fan; this increases pressure, which in turn causes lift.
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life raft
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Inflatable boat that transports passengers and crew in case of emergency.
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baggage racks
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Compartment for storing luggage.
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drive shaft
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Part transmitting the engine’s rotational movement to the propellers.
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rudder
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Pivoting part behind the propeller blast for steering the hovercraft.
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propeller duct
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Metal part that surrounds the propeller and increases its power by concentrating its air intake.
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blade lift fan
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Device blowing air downward under the hovercraft to keep it levitated.
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passenger cabin
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Compartment where the passengers sit during the trip.
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belt drive
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Flexible link transmitting the engine’s rotational movement to the propellers.
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lift-fan air inlet
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Duct through which air enters, which is then blown downward under the hovercraft by the blade lift fan.
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diesel lift engine
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Power source using the combustion of an air/fuel mixture to drive the blade lift fan.
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diesel propulsion engine
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Power source using the combustion of an air/fuel mixture to drive the propellers.
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propeller
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Device with blades integrated onto a shaft that is driven by the engine to provide thrust and thus impel the ship.
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rudder blade
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Part of the rudder that receives the thrust from the propeller in order to steer the boat.
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wheelhouse
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Cabin that houses the pilot and the navigation instruments.
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rear propeller
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Screw driven by a powerful engine to propel the ice breaker.
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stem propeller
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Screw that pulls up water from under the ice sheet to weaken its support thus making it easier to break and move.
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stem
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Reinforced part of the boat’s prow that crushes the ice with its weight and then pushes it aside to open a channel.
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trawler
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Fishing boat that tows a large funnel-shaped net (trawl).
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rear propeller
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Screw driven by a powerful engine to propel the ice breaker.
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stem propeller
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Screw that pulls up water from under the ice sheet to weaken its support thus making it easier to break and move.
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stem
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Reinforced part of the boat’s prow that crushes the ice with its weight and then pushes it aside to open a channel.
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davit
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Winch that manipulates the anchors.
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radar mast
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Mast with a radio-wave detection device (radar set) used to prevent collisions when visibility is reduced.
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guardrail
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Railing along a ship’s deck that protects crew from falling overboard.
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separator
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Device that removes any water that might contaminate the oil tanks.
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radio antenna
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Metal conductor that emits and receives radio waves for communications.
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mooring winch
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Motorized spool around which a mooring cable is wound.
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crossover cargo deck line
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Thick pipe that runs transversally and is used to fill and empty the tanks.
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bitt
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Metal cylindrical fittings attached to the deck for fastening mooring ropes and tow lines.
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air relief valve
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Device that allows air to escape as oil fills the tanks to displace it.
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tank hatch cover
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Watertight door that provides access to a tank.
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foremast
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Mast located near the bow of the deck that supports the navigation lights.
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main deck
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Flat top that seals the hull and protects the cargo; it provides space for crew to circulate and for auxiliary equipment.
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wall side
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Vertical part of the hull below the water line.
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foam monitor
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Pressurized mechanism that produces foam for extinguishing fires.
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derrick mast
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Short thick mast that supports the derrick.
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bulb
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Bulge in the bottom part of the stem that reduces the hull’s water resistance.
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transverse bulkhead
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Wall that divides the hold across the width thus demarcating the tanks.
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lengthwise bulkhead
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Wall that divides the hold along the length to demarcate the tanks.
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engine control room
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Compartment housing the instruments that monitor the ship’s movement and control the engines and other machinery.
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pump room
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Compartment housing the machinery that pumps the oil in and out of the tanks.
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center keelson
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Metal girder that runs along the ship’s longitudinal axis to reinforce the bottom of the hull.
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web frame
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Metal reinforcement that spans the hull transversally.
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tank
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Watertight reservoir; the hold is divided into several tanks to prevent sloshing.
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handrail
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Railing serving as support for the passengers.
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sundeck
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Part of the deck for relaxation; it is surrounded by a handrail.
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outboard engine
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Detachable engine mounted on the boat’s stern.
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steering whee
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Wheel for steering the engine and hence the boat.
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windshield
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Front sheet of glass and plastic protecting the pilot from the wind and splashing.
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handrail
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Railing serving as support for the passengers.
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fore and aft passage
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Passageway on the deck that connects the bow and the stern.
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pilot house
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Compartment from which the pilot operates the boat.
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compass bridge
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Covered glassed-in platform from which officers and crew navigate the vessel.
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heating/air-conditioning equipment
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Machinery that regulates the cabin’s temperature and humidity.
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telecommunication antenna
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Multipurpose antenna that receives and transmits various signals such as video, telephone and digital.
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car deck
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Compartment where the vehicles are parked in such a way as to keep the ferry balanced.
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restaurant
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Compartment where meals are prepared and eaten.
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folding ramp
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Retractable door that lowers onto the quay to load and unload vehicles.
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bow loading door
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Door for loading vehicles; another is located aft for unloading cars.
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stabilizer fin
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Small pivoting winglike flaps on each side of the hull to reduce the rolling motion.
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porthole
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Waterproof glassed-in opening in the hull that lets natural light and air into the ship.
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promenade deck
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Open deck for strolling that is sometimes glassed in.
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quarter-deck
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Open part of the main deck at the aft end.
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stern
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Rear end of a ship.
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lounge
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Area with a counter and tables where alcoholic drinks are sold.
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gymnasium
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Large room for playing indoor sports.
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playing area
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Fenced-in area for playing ball sports.
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swimming pool
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Large basin designed for swimming.
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hall
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Large basin designed for swimming.
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bow thruster
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Propeller on each side of the stem bulb for maneuvering the ship to port or starboard at slow speeds.
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starboard hand
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Right side of the ship when looking forward
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anchor-windlass room
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Opening in the hull for the ship’s anchor chains and towropes.
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stem bulb
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Bulge in the bottom part of the stem that reduces the hull’s water resistance.
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captain's quarters
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Lodgings for the captain located aft of the bridge on the starboard side.
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bow
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Foremost part of the ship.
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port hand
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Left side of the ship when looking forward.
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compass bridge
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Covered glassed-in platform from which officers and crew navigate the vessel.
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open-air terrace
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Outdoor platform that is formed from the roof of the deck below and is protected by a guardrail.
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sundeck
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Usually the highest and sunniest deck with a pool and lounge chairs.
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funnel
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Long vertical pipe above the machinery evacuating exhaust gases from the engines, with filters for absorbing carbon particles.
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open-air terrace
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Outdoor platform that is formed from the roof of the deck below and is protected by a guardrail.
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dining room
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Hall for eating meals.
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movie theater
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Room for screening films.
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cabin
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Room that accommodates one or several passengers.
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engine room
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Room housing the engines, turbines and related machinery that propel the ship.
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funnel
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Long vertical pipe above the machinery evacuating exhaust gases from the engines, with filters for absorbing carbon particles.
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open-air terrace
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Outdoor platform that is formed from the roof of the deck below and is protected by a guardrail.
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dining room
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Hall for eating meals.
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movie theater
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Room for screening films.
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cabin
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Room that accommodates one or several passengers.
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engine room
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Room housing the engines, turbines and related machinery that propel the ship.
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ballroom
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Large hall with a dance floor for holding dances and balls.
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front foil
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Wing on each side of the prow.
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propeller shaft
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Long metal rod that transmits the motor’s rotational movement to the propeller.
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strut
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Vertical support that connects each foil to the boat’s hull.
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surface-piercing foils
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Parts that lift the boat when cruising speed has been reached; they also stabilize the boat.
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life buoy
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Ring made of buoyant material that is thrown to anyone who has fallen overboard to help them float.
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stock
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Transverse rod perpendicular to the shank; it positions the anchor so that its two arms grip the bottom of the water.
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shank
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Long straight rod forming the body of the anchor.
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bill
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Tip of the palm.
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palm
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Flat pointed part at the end of the arm; it sinks into the bottom of the water to grip it.
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fluke
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Broad part of the palm.
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ring
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Heavy ring through the eye at the end of the shank; the anchor’s cable or rope is attached to it.
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hoisting ring
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Small ring at the anchor’s center of gravity; a rope is attached to it, which is pulled to dislodge the anchor from the bottom of the water.
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gravity band
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Anchor’s center of gravity.
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throat
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Point where the arms meet the shank.
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crown
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Point at the end of the shank.
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Clopidogrel Bisulfate
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Plavix®
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Hematological Agent
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mushroom anchor
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Anchor with a large crown instead of arms.
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grapnel
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Small anchor with four, sometimes folding, cruciform arms.
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plow anchor
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Anchor with a plow-shaped arm that pivots on the shank and hooks onto most bottoms.
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sea anchor
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Solid cone-shaped canvas sack that is dragged behind a boat to counter heaving and strong winds.
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stockless anchor
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Relatively light anchor with a pair of pivoting palms that fold along the shank.
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stocked anchor
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Relatively heavy and bulky anchor with a stock and two arms ending in palms.
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life raft
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Inflatable boat where passengers can take refuge in case of emergency.
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buoyancy tube
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Inflatable tube that serves as a hull to make the raft float.
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inflation system
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Device containing pressurized air that automatically inflates the buoyancy tubes when the life raft is launched.
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canopy
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Covering that automatically deploys to protect against wind, rain and spray.
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boarding ladder
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Nylon straps that form steps for climbing into the life raft.
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life buoy
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Ring made of buoyant material that is thrown to anyone who has fallen overboard to help them float.
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retro-reflective tape
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Tape that reflects light, making it easier to find a person in the water.
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rope
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Nylon rope that can be caught with the boat hook to hoist a person out of the water.
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ring
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Rigid buoyant circle that a person in the water slips under the arms.
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life jacket
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Buoyant vest filled with air or plastic foam that is used to keep a person afloat.
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leg strap
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Adjustable nylon belt that goes between the legs to prevent the life jacket from riding up.
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belt
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Nylon strap that adjusts to the wearer’s size to keep the life jacket in place.
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buckle
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Fastener with two elements that hook together and unfasten when pressed.
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boat hook
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Usually telescopic pole with a tip and a hook; it is used to maneuver a boat alongside quays, to hook an object and to fathom the bottom.
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hook
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Curved end for hooking a rope or fishing an object out of the water.
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distress beacon
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Device that automatically transmits a radio distress signal giving its precise position.
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strobe
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Lamp that produces an intense light from a gas, which glows between two electrodes.
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antenna
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Metal rod that emits the radio signal into the atmosphere.
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fog horn
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Instrument that makes a regulation sound when visibility is reduced to indicate the presence of a boat.
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trumpet
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trumpet
Bell mouth that amplifies the sound emitted by a diaphragm when compressed air passes over it. |
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canister
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Small container of compressed air.
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drum
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Thumbnail for turning the micrometer screw.
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horizon shade
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Colored glass that blocks certain rays in the light spectrum to filter out ambient light.
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micrometer screw
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Screw with a head graduated in minutes that is turned to set the index arm precisely.
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vernier scale
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Small graduated rule that slides along the ruler and is used to read very precise measurements.
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graduated arc
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Arc graduated in degrees; the observed angle measurement is read from it.
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frame
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Support for the various components of the sextant.
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horizon mirror
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Fixed mirror in front of the telescope; it is aimed at the horizon and the image of the Sun is projected on it.
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index shade
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Colored glass that blocks certain rays in the light spectrum to filter out ambient light.
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telescope
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Optical instrument that magnifies an observed object.
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lens hood
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Device attached to the telescope’s eyepiece that shields the eye from light coming from the source and from strong ambient light.
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index arm
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Moving arm on the sextant that measures the displacement angle on the graduated arc to determine the height of the observed heavenly body.
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index mirror
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Mirror integrated with the index arm that is positioned so that the Sun reflects on the horizon mirror.
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index
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Guide mark that helps to read the graduation marks on the arc.
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pivot
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Axle around which the compass card rotates.
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sliding cover
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Retractable cover that protects the glass dome from scratches when not in use.
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bowl
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Watertight case containing the magnetic elements, which float in a liquid (oil or alcohol) to reduce oscillations.
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compass card
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Rotating disk graduated from 0° to 360° and integrated with two magnets; it shows the cardinal points and the points in between.
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glass dome
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Transparent nondistorting hemispherical cover for the bowl containing the liquid.
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alarm threshold setting
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Knob for setting the maximum depth considered to be dangerous.
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alarm threshold display button
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Button that is pushed to display the alarm threshold value.
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gain control
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Knob for adjusting the amplification of the signal.
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on-off switch
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Button for activating the sounder and for selecting the scale.
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sound alarm
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Audible signal activated when the alarm threshold is reached.
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dial-type display
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Display surface where an illuminated dot appears at the point on the scale that corresponds to the depth.
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depth scale
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Line graduated in feet or meters for reading the distance to the bottom.
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echo sounder probe
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Part of the sounder that is submerged to send the ultrasound to the bottom; it receives the echo and converts it into sound.
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transmission cable
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Electric wire that relays the electric signals between the housing and the echo sounder probe.
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plug
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Metal prong that plugs into the housing.
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transducer
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Part of the echo sounder probe that emits the ultrasound and receives its ech
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bracket
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Support fixed onto a surface that holds the display.
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display
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Liquid crystal display screen on which graphics or text data are displayed.
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GPS receiver-antenna
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External antenna and GPS receiver that receive radio waves from satellites to calculate the boat’s position.
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tower
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Concrete structure that forms the lighthouse’s body; it is resistant to waves and very strong winds.
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gallery
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Narrow platform with a guardrail that provides a panoramic view from the lighthouse.
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lantern pane
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Framed panes of glass that protect the lantern and support the cupola.
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lantern
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Powerful lamp that projects an encoded beam.
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cupola
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Roof protecting the lantern; it is equipped with a lightning rod.
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housing
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Case enclosing and protecting the device’s mechanism.
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lamp base
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Metal end of a lightbulb inserted into a socket to connect it to the electric circuit.
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dioptric ring
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Concentric glass rings surrounding the lantern that refract its rays to intensify them.
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incandescent lamp
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Lamp in which a filament heated by an electric current produces light rays.
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ventilation hood
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Part that allows excess heat to escape from the lantern.
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conical buoy
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Floating beacon with a cone-shaped superstructure.
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light
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Encoded light beam that serves as a navigation aid at night.
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photovoltaic panel
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Device that converts solar energy into electricity to power the light.
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daymark
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Navigation aid that is visible by day only; it displays various colors and signage.
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mooring chain
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Long, very sturdy chain that links the buoy to the sinker.
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sinker
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Heavy object often made of concrete; it rests on the bottom of the waterway to keep the buoy in place.
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bridle assembly
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Two chains that link the flotation section to the mooring chain.
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flotation section
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Lightweight base that keeps the buoy afloat and upright.
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superstructure
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Metal frame that forms the buoy’s body and contains all its elements.
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topmark
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Metal cone-shaped part atop a buoy that serves as a navigation aid during the day; its position signifies various meanings.
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ladder
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For accessing the components at the top of the tubular structure.
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tubular structure
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Columnar part of the superstructure that supports the day- and nightmarks and keeps them above the water.
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daymark
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Navigation aid that is visible by day only; it displays various colors and signage.
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ladder
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For accessing the components at the top of the tubular structure.
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tubular structure
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Columnar part of the superstructure that supports the day- and nightmarks and keeps them above the water.
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daymark
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Navigation aid that is visible by day only; it displays various colors and signage.
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radar reflector
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Metal part that reflects ships’ radar signals so they can locate the buoy.
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starboard hand
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Right side of the ship when looking forward.
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port hands
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Left side of the ship when looking forward.
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North
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The north cardinal mark is composed of two topmarks with both tips pointing upward.
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white light
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White flashing light whose flash pattern serves as a cardinal mark at night.
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West
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The west cardinal mark is composed of two topmarks placed tip to tip.
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safest water
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Navigable water is deep enough that it is safe to proceed.
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South
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The south cardinal mark is composed of two topmarks with both tips pointing downward.
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danger
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Buoys signal shallow waters, a submerged object or an object posing a hazard to a boat or a ship.
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East
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The east cardinal mark is composed of two topmarks placed base to base.
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topmark
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Metal cone-shaped part atop a buoy that serves as a navigation aid during the day; its position signifies various meanings.
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lateral mark
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Red or green buoy that indicates the port or starboard limits of the channel.
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safe water mark
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Buoy signaling that the water is navigable.
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secondary channel
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Navigation lane with beacons that is longer or more difficult than the preferred channel.
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preferred channel
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Navigation lane with beacons; it is the shortest and safest way to a harbor or for navigating near a coast or through a waterway.
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isolated danger mark
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Buoy marking an isolated danger zone beyond which the waters are navigable.
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East cardinal mark
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Buoy with two base-to-base topmarks that is placed to the east of a danger zone.
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South cardinal mark
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Buoy with two topmarks pointing downward that is placed to the south of a danger zone.
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pillar buoy
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Floating beacon with a pylon-shaped superstructure.
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conical buoy
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Floating beacon with a cone-shaped superstructure.
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spar buoy
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Long tubular buoy used in harbors and in waters that have no tides.
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part hand
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Mark the ship must keep on the left side of its prow as it navigates a channel.
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West cardinal mark
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Buoy with two point-to-point topmarks that is placed to the west of a danger zone.
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special mark
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Buoy marking an area that is regulated for a specific use (such as military exercises or fishing) or contains submerged obstacles (such as cables or pipelines).
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starboard hand
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Mark the ship must keep on the right side of its prow as it navigates a channel.
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interval
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Duration between two periods at which time the light remains dark.
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period
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Duration between two intervals at which time the light signals.
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light
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The light’s color and brightness vary during the period as a function of the type of light.
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darkness
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No light.
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lock filling and emptying opening
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Holes through which the water flows in to fill the lock-chamber or out to empty it.
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upper gate
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Watertight door or pair of doors made of wood or metal that open when the water levels between the lock-chamber and the upper level are the same.
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lock filling intake
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Holes through which the water flows to fill the lock-chamber.
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ladder
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Ladder fixed to the side wall for climbing up out of and down into the lock-chamber.
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miter gate recess
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Indentation in the side wall into which a gate fits when open.
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lock filling and emptying system
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System consisting of a conduit with sluices alongside the side wall and perpendicular conduits on the canal bed that together raise and lower the water level in the lock.
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canal bed
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Thick concrete base that makes up the lock’s foundation.
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lock emptying system
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Conduit that evacuates the water from the downstream side causing the water level in the lock-chamber to go down.
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approach wall
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Wall along the side wall that guides ships into the lock.
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lower gate
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Watertight door or pair of doors made of wood or metal that open when the water levels between the lock-chamber and the lower level are the same.
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line hook
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Piece of wood or metal attached to the side wall for securing the rope that holds a ship in place while it is in the lock-chamber.
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side wall
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Wall forming one side of the lock-chamber and supporting its doors.
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bulk terminal
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Area with installations and equipment to store, sort and handle bulk items, such as ore and coal.
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customs house
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Structure where inspection and legal operations related to imported and exported cargo are carried out.
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parking lot
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Area for parking vehicles.
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office building
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Structure where personnel who administer the port work.
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road transport
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Transportation of cargo by truck on public roads.
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cold shed
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Insulated refrigerated structure for storing perishable foodstuffs.
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bridge
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Structure consisting of a girder and posts that rolls along tracks moving containers.
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terminal railway
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Railroad tracks leading onto a wharf for transshipping containers from a ship to a car or vice versa.
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ramp
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Slope leading from the wharf to the level of the water.
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dock
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Enclosed basin where ships take on and unload cargo.
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floating crane
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Dock crane that is mounted on a floating movable platform and often used for carrying heavy cargo.
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grain terminal
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Area with installations and equipment for storing, sorting and handling grain.
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dry dock
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Dock where water is pumped out so that a ship’s hull can be repaired, cleaned or painted.
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dock crane
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Crane that rolls along rails the length of the wharf and uses a moving arm to load and unload cargo in forms such as container, bulk and break bulk.
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wharf
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Structure for docking ships so that passengers can embark and disembark and cargo can be loaded and unloaded.
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transit shed
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Warehouse located near the wharf for temporarily storing cargo.
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gate
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Waterproof device that closes a dock.
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silos
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Very large, usually cylindrical, reservoirs for storing products in bulk, especially grain.
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canal lock
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Structure with a lock-chamber that can be filled with water or emptied to raise or lower a ship from one water level to another.
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container-loading bridge
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Cantilevered gantry crane along the quay for loading and unloading containers.
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container ship
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Ship that is designed for transporting cargo in containers in its hold and on its deck.
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lighthouse
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Tower with a powerful lamp at the top for guiding ships.
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passenger terminal
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Structures and facilities where passengers embark and disembark ships.
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tanker
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Ship with large reservoirs for transporting liquid petroleum products.
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oil terminal
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Area with installations and equipment to store petroleum products and load them into tankers.
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container terminal
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Area with installations and equipment to store, sort and handle containers.
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ferryboat
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Shuttle boat for carrying vehicles with their cargo and passengers.
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tanker
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Ship with large reservoirs for transporting liquid petroleum products.
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oil terminal
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Area with installations and equipment to store petroleum products and load them into tankers.
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container terminal
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Area with installations and equipment to store, sort and handle containers.
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ferryboat
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Shuttle boat for carrying vehicles with their cargo and passengers.
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