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Jib :: "Jib (v. i.) A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib; etc..

Deadwood :: Deadwood (n.) A mass of timbers built into the bow and stern of a vessel to give solidity.

Bow :: Bow (v. t.) A weapon made of a strip of wood, or other elastic material, with a cord connecting the two ends, by means of which an arrow is propelled..

Clevis :: Clevis (n.) A piece of metal bent in the form of an oxbow, with the two ends perforated to receive a pin, used on the end of the tongue of a plow, wagen, etc., to attach it to a draft chain, whiffletree, etc.; -- called also clavel, clevy..

Gobline :: Gobline (n.) One of the ropes or chains serving as stays for the dolphin striker or the bowsprit; -- called also gobrope and gaubline.

Spoon :: Spoon (n.) An implement consisting of a small bowl (usually a shallow oval) with a handle, used especially in preparing or eating food..

Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other..

Hyoganoidei :: Hyoganoidei (n. pl.) A division of ganoid fishes, including the gar pikes and bowfins..

Unbowelling :: Unbowelling () of Unbowe.

Overhang :: Overhang (n.) The portion of the bow or stem of a vessel that projects over the water beyond the water line.

Embowel :: Embowel (v. t.) To disembowel.

Rombowline :: Rombowline (n.) Old, condemned canvas, rope, etc., unfit for use except in chafing gear..

Tough :: Tough (superl.) Stiff; rigid; not flexible; stubborn; as, a tough bow..

Bowing :: Bowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bo.

Spring :: Spring (v. i.) A flying back; the resilience of a body recovering its former state by elasticity; as, the spring of a bow..

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..

Bowtel :: Bowtel (n.) See Boultel.

Embowl :: Embowl (v. t.) To form like a bowl; to give a globular shape to.

Breasthook :: Breasthook (n.) A thick piece of timber in the form of a knee, placed across the stem of a ship to strengthen the fore part and unite the bows on each side..

Embowelling :: Embowelling () of Embowe.

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