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Sailor Speak of the Week – Nuts
Definition Noun Protrusions on the shank of an anchor that keep the stock in place. Origin Probably earlier than the early 17th century. From Old English, but unknown when it came to be used in such a fashion. Comments The nuts are balls on the ends of the stock of an Admiralty pattern anchor. They…
Sailor Speak of the Week – Man
Definition Verb To put the necessary number of crew to a function. Origin Probably earlier than the early 17th century. From the Old English word of the same meaning. Comments In this sense, not a person, but the verb to assign a certain number of people necessary to operate a piece of equipment. For example,…
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