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43 Cards in this Set
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Cast off |
To throw off, to let go, to unfurl. |
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Quarters |
Assembling of all hands for muster, instructions, and inspection. |
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Turn to |
Begin work |
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Secure |
Lock, put away, stop work |
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Lifelines |
Lines erected over the weather deck of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side. |
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Galley |
Kitchen |
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Flag Officer |
Any commissioned officer in pay grade O-7 or above. |
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Colors |
Raising or lowering of a national flag. Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign. |
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Buoy |
An anchored float used as an aid to navigate or to mark the location of an object. |
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Barracks |
Building where sailors live |
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All-Hands |
The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted |
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Adrift |
Loose from moorings, out of control, lost, out of hand, lying around |
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Gangway |
An opening in a bulk work or accommodation ladder, and order meaning to clear the way. |
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Scuttlebutt |
Drinking fountain or rumor |
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Scullery |
Place to wash dishes |
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Working aloft |
Working above the highest deck, performing maintenance on the ship's mast. |
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Topside |
Upstairs |
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Tattoo |
5 minutes before taps |
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Taps |
Time to sleep, end of day |
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Swab |
Mop |
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Sickbay |
Hospital, medical clinic |
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Reveille |
Time to wake up, start a new day |
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Rating |
Job specialty title |
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Passageway |
Hallway |
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Overhead |
Ceiling |
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Liberty |
Permission to leave the base, no longer than 48 hours |
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General quarters |
Battle stations |
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Geedunk |
Candy, gum, or a cafeteria |
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Gear locker |
Storage locker |
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Fathom |
A way to measure the depth of water, about 6 feet |
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Fast |
Snugly secure |
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Ensign |
National flag, or the 1st of the officer ranks |
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Deep six |
To dispose of by throwing over the side |
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Chow hall, Mess deck |
Place to eat |
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Chit, chit book |
Coupon, receipt book |
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Chain locker |
Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed |
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Carry on |
An order to resume work or duties |
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Bunk/rack |
Bed |
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Brightwork |
Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted. |
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Below |
Downstairs |
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Aye-Aye |
"I understand and will comply" |
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Allotment |
An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay |
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Aft-end |
Near or toward the stern of the vessel |