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HAWSER : A heavy line over 5 inches in circumference used for towing or mooring.
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HEAVE : to throw, as to "heave a lead" or to "heave a heaving line". To haul on a line or wire.
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HITCH : Method of securing a line to a hook, ring, or spar.
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HOIST IN : To hook on, hoist and stow, or secure a boat aboard ship.
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HOLD : Compartment aboard ship used for stowing cargo.
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INBOARD LIFELINES : Temporary lifelines erected inboard of the permanent lifelines during heavy weather.
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JACK : The blue, white-starred flag flown at the bow (jackstaff) of a ship at anchor or moored.
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JACKBOX : Receptacle, usually secured to a bulkhead, into which telephone plugs or jacks are fitted.
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JACK-OF-THE-DUST : Man in charge of the provision issue room.
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KING'S POST : Post supporting the cargo booms on cargo ships. Also, the upright which supports the boom of a crane.
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KINK : A twist which disturbs the lay of line and wire.
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KNOT : (1) A unit of speed equal to 1 nautical mile (6080 feet) per hour. (2) A collective term for hitches and bends.
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LAY : Expresses the idea of "to move oneself", as "lay (yourself) up on the main deck" or "lay (yourself) aft". The direction of the twist of strands of a rope.
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LEE: The opposite direction from which the wind is blowing. Sheltered area to leeward of a ship or other windbreaker.
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LEFT-HANDED : Counterclockwise. Extended to mean "not the right way" or "backwards".
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LIE OFF : Heave to at some distance away.
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LIFELINE : In general, the lines erected around the edges of decks. Specifically, the top line. From top to bottom, the lines are named lifeline, housing line, and foot rope.
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LIGHT SHIP : A command or word passed which permits lights to be shown as the ship is secured from being darkened.
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LOCKER : A metal cabinet, fitted with a lock, in which men keep their gear. Any small compartment or cabinet.
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LONG SPLICE : Joining the ends of two lines in such a manner that the splice does not enlarge the line and it will pass freely through a block.
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LUBBER'S LINE: A line marked on the forward inside face of the bowl of a fixed compass. It is a reference mark to show the vessel's heading. It is sometimes called a "lubber's Mark" or a "lubber's point."
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MACNAMARA LACE : Fancy curtains and trimming for barges and gigs worked from unlaid canvas threads.
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MANROPE : A safety line, or a line rigged to assist men to ascend or descend.
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MARLINE : Two-strand, left-laid tarred hemp.
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