MARITIME SAYINGS & IDIOMS | Part 3

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hatchway = a passage with an opening giving access usually by a ladder or stairs to a hull

hull = the main body of a ship or other vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck but not the masts, superstructure, rigging, engines, and other fittings vessel = a ship or large boat tip-top = of the very best class or quality; excellent beached = stranded on a beach lingering = lasting for a long time or slow to end haul = pull or drag with effort or force wreaked havoc = cause damage, disruption, or destruction square-rigged = (of a sailing ship) having the principal sails at right angles to the length of the ship, supported by horizontal yards attached to the mast or masts spar = a thick, strong pole such as is used for a mast or yard on a ship homage = special honour or respect shown publicly See also MARITIME SAYINGS & IDIOMS | Part 1 MARITIME SAYINGS & IDIOMS | Part 2
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