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 TM 55-1905-223-24-16
GLOSSARY - CONT
HAWSER
Line greater than 5-inch circumference used for
mooring or towing.
HELM
The mechanism by which a vessel is steered.
MAIN DECK
First complete deck running the full length of a
vessel.
MOORED
Lying with both anchors down; also tied to a pier
or anchor buoy.
MOORING LINES
Cables or lines used to tie up a vesel.
PAD EYE
Metal eye permanently secured to a deck or
bulkhead, to which lines and cables may be
secured.
SCOPE
Length of anchor chain or cable to which a vessel
is riding.
SHEAVE
Wheel inside a block.
SNUB
To stop a chain or hawser suddenly.
STERN
The after end of a vessel.
WILDCAT
Sprocket portion of windlass designed to engage
the links of anchor chain.
WINCH
Hoisting machine used for loading and discharging
cargo or for hauling in lines.
WINDLASS
Apparatus in which horizontal or vertical drums
or wheels are operated by means of a steam engine
or motor for handling heavy anchor chains and
hawsers.
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