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 TM 55-1905-242-14
GLOSSARY (continued)
Starboard side
Right side of a vessel looking forward, indicated by a green running light
when underway at night.
Stern
The after end (rear) of a vessel.
Stern line
A line leading from the stern of a vessel.
Stow
To put away, to lock up for safekeeping in a proper place.
Topside
Above decks, such as on the weather deck or bridge.
Towing bitts
Vertical posts on a vessel to which towing or mooring lines are secured.
Trim
Difference in draft at the bow and stern of a vessel; manner in which a
vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or
stern; shipshape. To adjust a vessel's position in the water by arranging
ballast, cargo, and so on. To arrange for sailing; to assume, or cause a
vessel to assume, a certain position, or trim, in the water.
Turnbuckle
Link threaded on both ends of a short bar that is used to pull objects
together.
Underway
A vessel is said to be underway when she is not anchored, moored, aground,
or beached.
Wharf
Projecting platform of timber, stone, or other material that extends into
water deep enough for vessels to be accommodated alongside for loading
or unloading.
Wheel
The instrument attached to the rudder by which a vessel is steered.
Winch
A piece of machinery that operates a shaft, fitted with a drum or drums
upon which lines or cables are wound to hoist or haul an object.
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