A turning wheel inset with paddle boards used to propel a boat.
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paddle wheeler (n)
Definition:
A vessel propelled by a turning wheel inset with paddle boards.
See Also:
paddle boat, riverboat, sidewheeler, sternwheeler
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padeye (n)
Definition:
An eyebolt welded on a plate that is fastened down to the deck.
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painter (n)
Definition:
A light rope attached to the bow of a small boat as a bow line.
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palm (n)
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1) The inward facing surface of the flukes of an anchor. 2) A reinforced partial glove used to protect the hand when sewing heavy materials.
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pan, panne (interjection)
Definition:
The universal spoken radio signal indicating an emergency and requesting assistance. (Pronounced "Pan nuh" and always spoken three times to alert all radio operators.)
See Also:
mayday, securite
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papa (n)
Definition:
The phonetic term used on radio transmissions to represent the letter "p".
See Also:
phonetic alphabet
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parachute (n)
Definition:
A very light bulbous shaped downwind sail employed as a spinnaker.
See Also:
spinnaker, chute
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parallel (n)
Definition:
A line of lattitude on the chart.
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parallel (adj)
Definition:
Of a direct current electrical system in which several batteries are connected positive to positive and negative to negative resulting in service of the same voltage as each battery, but with increased amperage.
See Also:
series
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parallel rule (n)
Definition:
A pair of straight edges connected with arms that allow them to spread apart yet remain parallel to each other, used by navigators to draw courses and bearings in relation to a compass rose printed on the chart.
See Also:
rolling rule
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paravane (n)
Definition:
A military device towed behind a minesweeper to cut the cables of underwater mines.
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parcel (v)
Definition:
To protect a rope splice with a covering of canvas.
See Also:
serve, parcel and serve
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parcel and serve (v)
Definition:
To wrap a splice in the standing rigging with protective canvas then lay whipping on top, usually payed with a liberal amount of tar.
See Also:
serve, parcel
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parrel (n)
Definition:
1) A metal hoop at the center of a yard which slides up a cable or metal bar when the squaresail is being hoisted or lowered. 2) A string of beads fastened to the end of the gaff jaws and circling the mast, to keep the gaff in place when hoisting or lowering the sail. (Sometimes termed a "parrel string".)
See Also:
gaff jaws
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part (v)
Definition:
To break or separate, as in “If you put too much strain on the line it will part.”
See Also:
carry away, fail
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partners (n)
Definition:
Heavy reinforcing timbers mounted at deck level where the mast passes through.
See Also:
mast partners
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passage (n)
Definition:
A distinct part of a voyage; a trip from one port to another.
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passagemaker (n)
Definition:
A sturdy seagoing vessel, capable of handling large seas, and fitted for voyages to distant ports.
See Also:
oceangoing
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passenger vessel (n)
Definition:
A ship or boat designed and built (and usually inspected) for the sole purpose of transporting passengers.
