Front | Back |
Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand or left lying about
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Adrift
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Near or toward the stern of the vessel
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Aft-end
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The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted
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All hands
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An amount of money a member has designated to be withheld from pay and sent directly to another person or organization (i.e., bank or credit union)
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Allotment
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Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will comply"
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Aye-aye
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Building where Sailors live
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Barracks
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Downstairs
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Below
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Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
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Brightwork
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Aka wall
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Bulkhead
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Aka bed
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Bunk or rack
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An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object
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Buoy
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An order to resume work or duties
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Carry on
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To throw off; to let go; to unfurl
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Cast off
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Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
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Chain locker
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Coupon or receipt book
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Chit, chit book
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