Terminology Flashcards
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Barracks
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Building where Sailors live
1
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Aye-aye
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Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”
2
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Below
A
Downstairs
3
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Brightwork
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Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
4
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Bunk or rack
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Bed
5
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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
6
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Carry on
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An order to resume work or duties
7
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Cast off
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To throw off; to let go
8
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Chain locker
A
Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
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Chit, chit book
A
Coupon or receipt book
10
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Chow hall
A
Place to eat
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Colors
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Raising or lowering of a national flag
12
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Deep six
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To dispose of by throwing over the side
13
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Ensign
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National flag; commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade
14
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Fast
A
Snugly secured
