NAVY TERMINOLOGY

Question 1

ADRIFT

Answer 1

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

Question 2

AFT-END

Answer 2

Near or toward the stern of the vessel

Question 3

ALL HANDS

Answer 3

The entire ship’s company, both Officer and Enlisted

Question 4

ALLOTMENT

Answer 4

An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay

Question 5

AYE-AYE

Answer 5

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

Question 6

BARRACKS

Answer 6

Building where Sailors live

Question 7

BELOW

Answer 7

Downstairs

Question 8

BRIGHTWORK

Answer 8

Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted

Question 9

BUNK OR RACK

Answer 9

Bed

Question 10

BUOY

Answer 10

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

Question 11

CARRY ON

Answer 11

An order to resume work or duties

Question 12

CAST OFF

Answer 12

To throw off; to let go to unfurl

Question 13

CHAIN LOCKER

Answer 13

Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed

Question 14

CHIT or CHIT BOOK

Answer 14

Coupon or receipt book

Question 15

CHOW HALL (MESS DECK)

Answer 15

Place to eat

Question 16

COLORS

Answer 16

Raising or lowering of the national flag. Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the National Ensign

Question 17

DEEP SIX

Answer 17

To dispose of by throwing over the side

Question 18

ENSIGN

Answer 18

National flag, Commissioned Officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade

Question 19

FAST

Answer 19

Snugly secure

Question 20

FATHOM

Answer 20

A unit of length (equal to six feet) used for measuring the depth of water

Question 21

FLAG OFFICER

Answer 21

Any Commissioned Officer in the pay grade 0-7 or above

Question 22

GALLEY

Answer 22

Kitchen

Question 23

GANGWAY

Answer 23

An opening in the bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to clear the way.

Question 24

GEAR LOCKER

Answer 24

Storage Room

Question 25

GEEDUNK

Answer 25

Candy, gum, or cafeteria

Question 26

GENERAL QUARTERS

Answer 26

Battle Stations

Question 27

HEAD

Answer 27

Bathroom or toilet

Question 28

LIBERTY

Answer 28

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

Question 29

LIFELINE

Answer 29

Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side

Question 30

OVERHEAD

Answer 30

Ceiling

Question 31

PASSAGEWAY

Answer 31

Hallway

Question 32

QUARTERS

Answer 32

Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection

Question 33

RATING

Answer 33

A job specialty title

Question 34

REVEILLE

Answer 34

Wake up, start a new day

Question 35

SCULLERY

Answer 35

Place to wash dishes

Question 36

SCUTTLEBUTT

Answer 36

Drinking fountain; or a rumor

Question 37

SECURE

Answer 37

Lock, put away or stop work

Question 38

SICKBAY

Answer 38

Hospital or Medical clinic

Question 39

SWAB

Answer 39

Mop

Question 40

TAPS

Answer 40

Time to sleep, end of the day

Question 41

TATTOO

Answer 41

Five minutes before taps

Question 42

TOPSIDE

Answer 42

Upstairs

Question 43

TURN TO

Answer 43

Begin work

Question 44

WORKING ALOFT

Answer 44

Working above the highest deck, generally performing maintenance on the ship’s mast