Navy Terminology Flashcards
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Aft-end
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Near or toward the stern of the vessel
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Adrift
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Out of control
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All hands
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The entire ships company both officer and enlisted
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Allotment
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Amount of money a member as coming out of his regular pay
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Aye-aye
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Reply meaning I understand and will comply
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Barracks
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Building where sailors live
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Below
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Downstairs
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Bright work
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Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
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Bunk or rack
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Bed
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Buoy
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And anchored float used to navigate or mark a location
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Carry on
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Order to resume work or duties
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Cast off
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To throw off or let go
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Chain locker
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Where the anchor is stored
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Chit book
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Coupon or receipt book
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Chow hall or mess deck
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Place to eat
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Colors
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Raising or lowering of the national Flag, 0800
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Deep six
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To dispose of by throwing over the side
