Antarctica Flashcards
1
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Amidship
A
in the center of a ship
2
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Batten
A
To fasten or secure with batten
3
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Bow
A
The front of a ship
4
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Stern
A
Opposite side of the bow or the end of a ship
5
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Fo c
sle
A
The crews quarters
6
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gangplank
A
A short bridge that is placed between a ship and the shore so people can get on and off
7
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Main Sail
A
sail on the main mast
8
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Mast
A
the vertical pole that supports the sails
9
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Taffrail
A
The rail at the stern of a ship
10
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Greenheart
A
a dark greenish wood
11
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Hull
A
The frame or body of a ship
12
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Port
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The left side of a ship
13
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Starboard
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The right side of a ship
14
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Blige
A
the lowest part of a ships hull
15
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Blige pump
A
a pump to rid the Blige of water that has leaked in