The Dictionary of English Nautical Language Database: Search Results
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Term:
waft (n)
Definition:
1) A light puff of wind. 2) A windsock or pennant which reveals the direction of the wind.
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light air
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waft (v)
Definition:
To move with only a slight puff of wind.
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light air
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waist (n)
Definition:
The middle part of the deck of a ship . The deck area between the masts.
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wake (n)
Definition:
Waves emanating from a vessel as it passes through the water. The track of disturbed water left behind a moving ship.
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track
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wall (n)
Definition:
The steep forward face of a large breaking wave. (There is no such thing as a wall on board ship.)
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bulkhead
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wallow (v)
Definition:
To roll helplessly because of a large cargo or excessive leaking.
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wane (v)
Definition:
To gradually appear smaller, as the moon while it changes phase.
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wax
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wardroom (n)
Definition:
The living quarter and mess for officers on a warship.
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warp (v)
Definition:
To handle a ship into or out of a dock by using springlines and the engine.
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springline
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warrant officer (n)
Definition:
An officer in the US Navy W-1 through W-5, superior to all enlisted grades and below all Officer grades. Warrant officers are selected and installed because of their highly developed skills in a single specific field. They are highly valued teachers and advisors.
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warship (n)
Definition:
Any ship designed and equipped for military engagement.
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wash (n)
Definition:
The turbulent motion of water produced by the thrust of a propeller or oars.
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backwash
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washboard (n)
Definition:
A plank fastened above the gunwale aft to keep keep water out.
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gunwale
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waste (n)
Definition:
Rags used for soaking up spills.
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watch (n)
Definition:
1) A duty shift on board ship, as in “You will be working the four to eight watch tomorrow.” 2) A portion of the crew assigned to work during a specific period of time on board ship. 3) Alert observation of the surrounding seas, as in "Keep a bright watch."
