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Xebec :: Xebec (n.) A small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sails, or both. Xebecs were formerly armed and used by corsairs..

Prod :: Prod (n.) A light kind of crossbow; -- in the sense, often spelled prodd..

Clematis :: Clematis (n.) A genus of flowering plants, of many species, mostly climbers, having feathery styles, which greatly enlarge in the fruit; -- called also virgin's bower..

Ulnar :: Ulnar (a.) Of or pertaining to the ulna, or the elbow; as, the ulnar nerve..

Evisceration :: Evisceration (a.) A disemboweling.

Loof :: Loof (n.) The part of a ship's side where the planking begins to curve toward bow and stern.

Bowie Knife :: Bowie knife () A knife with a strong blade from ten to fifteen inches long, and double-edged near the point; -- used as a hunting knife, and formerly as a weapon in the southwestern part of the United States. It was named from its inventor, Colonel James Bowie. Also, by extension, any large sheath knife..

Hall :: Hall (n.) The chief room in a castle or manor house, and in early times the only public room, serving as the place of gathering for the lord's family with the retainers and servants, also for cooking and eating. It was often contrasted with the bower, which was the private or sleeping apartment..

Sweepstake :: Sweep-saw (n.) A bow-saw.

Roll :: Roll (v.) The oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side, in sea way, as distinguished from the alternate rise and fall of bow and stern called pitching..

Balister :: Balister (n.) A crossbow.

Jack :: Jack (n.) The small bowl used as a mark in the game of bowls.

Crowd :: Crowd (n.) An ancient instrument of music with six strings; a kind of violin, being the oldest known stringed instrument played with a bow..

Embower :: Embower (v. t.) To cover with a bower; to shelter with trees.

Peak :: Peak (n.) The narrow part of a vessel's bow, or the hold within it..

Subarration :: Subarcuated (a.) Having a figure resembling that of a bow; somewhat curved or arched.

Garbage :: Garbage (v. t.) To strip of the bowels; to clean.

Bracer :: Bracer (n.) A covering to protect the arm of the bowman from the vibration of the string; also, a brassart..

Bow :: Bow (n.) The bending or rounded part of a ship forward; the stream or prow.

Bumkin :: Bumkin (n.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen..

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