Terminology Flashcards
Near or toward the stern of the vessel.
Aft-end
Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about)
Adrift
The entire ship’s company, both officer and enlisted.
All hands
An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay.
Allotment
Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”
Aye-aye
Building where sailors live
Barracks
Downstairs
Below
Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Brightwork
Bed
Bunk or rack
An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object
Buoy
An order to resume work or duties
Carry on
To throw off; to let go; to unfurl
Cast off
Compartment and which anchor chain is stowed
Chain locker
Coupon or receipt book
Chit, chit book
Place to eat
Chow hall (mess deck)
Raising or lowering of a national flag, ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down for national ensign
Colors
To dispose of by throwing over the side
Deep six