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Reach :: Reach (v. i.) To sail on the wind, as from one point of tacking to another, or with the wind nearly abeam..

Galiot :: Galiot (n.) A strong, light-draft, Dutch merchant vessel, carrying a mainmast and a mizzenmast, and a large gaff mainsail..

Bepommel :: Bepommel (v. t.) To pommel; to beat, as with a stick; figuratively, to assail or criticise in conversation, or in writing..

Range :: Range (n.) To sail or pass in a direction parallel to or near; as, to range the coast..

Beat :: Beat (v. i.) To make progress against the wind, by sailing in a zigzag line or traverse..

Canvas :: Canvas (n.) A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc..

Windbound :: Windbound (a.) prevented from sailing, by a contrary wind. See Weatherbound..

Plough :: Plough (v. t.) To furrow; to make furrows, grooves, or ridges in; to run through, as in sailing..

Shiver :: Shiver (v. t.) To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind..

Assailment :: Assailment (n.) The act or power of assailing; attack; assault.

Trick :: Trick (a.) A turn; specifically, the spell of a sailor at the helm, -- usually two hours..

Earing :: Earing (n.) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff; -- also called head earing.

Wassail :: Wassail (n.) The liquor used for a wassail; esp., a beverage formerly much used in England at Christmas and other festivals, made of ale (or wine) flavored with spices, sugar, toast, roasted apples, etc.; -- called also lamb's wool..

Woohoo :: Woohoo (n.) The sailfish.

Orthodromy :: Orthodromy (n.) The act or art of sailing on a great circle.

Velivolant :: Velivolant (a.) Flying with sails; passing under full sail.

Sprite :: Sprit (v. i.) A small boom, pole, or spar, which crosses the sail of a boat diagonally from the mast to the upper aftmost corner, which it is used to extend and elevate..

Grommet :: Grommet (n.) A ring formed by twisting on itself a single strand of an unlaid rope; also, a metallic eyelet in or for a sail or a mailbag. Sometimes written grummet..

Sailing :: Sailing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sai.

Pricker :: Pricker (n.) A small marline spike having generally a wooden handle, -- used in sailmaking..

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