Glossary of nautical terms

This is a partial glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, while many date from the 17th to 19th centuries. See also Wiktionary's nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. See the Further reading section for additional words and references.

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(also "rattlins" or "ratlins")

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Template:Termlterm=Soft EyeTemplate:Defnl1= An eye splice without a thimble fitted.

(also "store ship" or "stores ship")

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Further reading