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An upright wall within the hull of a ship. Particularly a watertight, load-bearing wall.
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An unlighted fixed structure which is equipped with a dayboard for daytime identification.
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An order indicating that the ship is now on the desired course relative to the wind and that the sails should be trimmed ('hauled') to suit.
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An object designed to prevent or slow the drift of a ship, attached to the ship by a line or chain; typically a metal, hook-like or plough-like object designed to grip the bottom under the body of water (but also see sea anchor).
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An opening in a ship's side, esp. a round one for admitting light and air, fitted with thick glass and, often, a hinged metal cover, a window
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An opening in the bulwark of the ship to allow passengers to board or leave the ship.
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An irresponsible and reckless individual whose behavior (either intended or unintended) endangers the group he or she belongs to. A loose cannon, weighing thousands of pounds, would crush anything and anyone in its path, and possibly even break a hole in the hull, thus endangering the seaworthiness of the whole ship.
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An iron ball attached to a long handle, used for driving caulking into seams and (occasionally) in a fight. Hence: 'at loggerheads'.
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