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Frigate :: Frigate (n.) Any small vessel on the water.

Harness Cask :: Harness cask () A tub lashed to a vessel's deck and containing salted provisions for daily use; -- called also harness tub.

Cruiser :: Cruiser (n.) One who, or a vessel that, cruises; -- usually an armed vessel..

Harbor :: Harbor (n.) A portion of a sea, a lake, or other large body of water, either landlocked or artificially protected so as to be a place of safety for vessels in stormy weather; a port or haven..

Windlass :: Windlass (n.) A machine for raising weights, consisting of a horizontal cylinder or roller moving on its axis, and turned by a crank, lever, or similar means, so as to wind up a rope or chain attached to the weight. In vessels the windlass is often used instead of the capstan for raising the anchor. It is usually set upon the forecastle, and is worked by hand or steam..

Dock :: Dock (n.) An artificial basin or an inclosure in connection with a harbor or river, -- used for the reception of vessels, and provided with gates for keeping in or shutting out the tide..

Handy :: Handy (superl.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.

Ark :: Ark (n.) The large, chestlike vessel in which Noah and his family were preserved during the Deluge. Gen. vi. Hence: Any place of refuge..

Bowgrace :: Bowgrace (n.) A frame or fender of rope or junk, laid out at the sides or bows of a vessel to secure it from injury by floating ice..

Cul-de-sac :: Cul-de-sac (n.) Any bag-shaped or tubular cavity, vessel, or organ, open only at one end..

Complement :: Complement (v. t.) The whole working force of a vessel.

Chafer :: Chafer (n.) A vessel for heating water; -- hence, a dish or pan..

Throw :: Throw (v. t.) To drive by violence; as, a vessel or sailors may be thrown upon a rock..

Flask :: Flask (n.) A small bottle-shaped vessel for holding fluids; as, a flask of oil or wine..

Commodore :: Commodore (n.) A familiar for the flagship, or for the principal vessel of a squadron or fleet..

Buss :: Buss (n.) A small strong vessel with two masts and two cabins; -- used in the herring fishery.

Muller :: Muller (n.) A vessel in which wine, etc., is mulled over a fire..

Cutter :: Cutter (n.) A small armed vessel, usually a steamer, in the revenue marine service; -- also called revenue cutter..

Lloyd''s :: Lloyd's (n.) An association of underwriters and others in London, for the collection and diffusion of marine intelligence, the insurance, classification, registration, and certifying of vessels, and the transaction of business of various kinds connected with shipping..

Cup :: Cup (n.) A small vessel, used commonly to drink from; as, a tin cup, a silver cup, a wine cup; especially, in modern times, the pottery or porcelain vessel, commonly with a handle, used with a saucer in drinking tea, coffee, and the like..

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