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1
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ADRIFT

A

Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, our of hand, or left lying about)

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AFT-END

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near or toward the stern(rear) of the vessel

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ALL HANDS

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the entire ship’s company, both officer and enlisted

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AYE, AYE

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reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”

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5
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BELOW

A

downstairs

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BRIGHTWORK

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brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted

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7
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RACK / BUNK

A

BED

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BUOY

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an anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object

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CARRY ON

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an order to resume work or duties

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CAST OFF

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to throw off; to let go; to unfurl

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CHAIN LOCKER

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compartment in which anchor chain is stowed

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MESS DECK / CHOW HALL

A

place to eat

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COLOR CEREMONY

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raising or lowering of a national flag, ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign

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DEEP SIX

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to dispose of by throwing over the side

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ENSIGN

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National flag; RANK of commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade

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FATHOM

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a unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water

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GALLEY

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GANGWAY

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an opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to stay clear

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GEAR LOCKER

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storage room

20
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GENERAL QUARTERS

A

battle stations

21
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LIBERTY

A

permission to leave the base (usually for not more than 48 hours)

22
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LIFELINE

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lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side

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OVERHEAD

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PASSAGEWAY

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QUARTERS

A

assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection

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REVEILLE

A

wake up, start a new day

27
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SCULLERY

A

place to wash dishes

28
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SCUTTLEBUTT

A

drinking fountain; a rumor

29
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SICKBAY

A

hospital or medical clinic

30
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SWAB

31
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TAPS

A

time to sleep, end of day

32
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TATTOO

A

five minutes before taps

33
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TOPSIDE

34
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TURN TO

A

begin work

35
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STARBOARD

A

pertaining to the right-hand side of a ship

36
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PORT

A

pertaining to the left-hand side of a ship

37
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GROUND TACKLE

A

all the equipment used in mooring or anchoring a ship

38
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HATCH

39
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SECURE

A

lock, put away or stop work

40
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FIELD DAY

A

general cleaning day, usually the day before an inspection

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NAVAL SHIP TERMS (1 decks)

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