The piece of timber that terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.
A wire rope, often used on davits and other life raft launching systems.
A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.
The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind.
Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines.
An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted.
To suffer griping pains.
To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing close-hauled, requires constant labour at the helm.
To annoy or bother.
To complain; to whine.
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.
Physical exercise in which one holds a pushup position for a measured length of time.
A stupid person, idiot.
That which supports or upholds.
A political issue that is of concern to a faction or a party of the people and the political position that is taken on that issue.
To cover something with planking.
To pose for a photograph while lying rigid, face down, arms at side, in an unusual place.
To lay down, as on a plank or table; to stake or pay cash.
To harden, as hat bodies, by felting.
To bake (fish, etc.) on a piece of cedar lumber.
To splice together the ends of slivers of wool, for subsequent drawing.