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Bearing more than 90 degrees on either side from dead ahead |\n| ABEAM | The direction between the beam and the stern, at right angles to the length of the boat  |\n| ABOARD\u003Cbr>| On or in or into a boat |\n| ABOUT SHIP\u003Cbr>| The order to tack ship |\n| ABREAST\u003Cbr>| Opposite or right angles to |\n| ADRIFT\u003Cbr>| Not being fast to a stationary mooring |\n| ADMEASURE\u003Cbr>| regulation measurement of a vessel for documentation |\n| ADMIRALTY LAW\u003Cbr>| The Law of the Seas, often debated by Sea Lawyers |\n| ADVANCE | When a unit is moving in the direction the front rank is facing, or would be facing if it were in line. |\n| AFT\u003Cbr>| Towards the stern-back of the boat from a midship |\n| AGROUND | A vessel that is resting on the bottom or the rocks is said to be\"aground\" |\n| AHOY\u003Cbr>| A seaman’s way of attracting attention |\n| AID TO NAVIGATION\u003Cbr>| used to establish position, a fixed mark such as a buoy, landmark, radio beacon, lighthouse, gps satellite, etc. |\n| ALEE\u003Cbr>| Away from the direction of the wind, referring to the helm or the tiller |\n| ALOFT\u003Cbr>| Above the deck, overhead in the rigging |\n| AMA\u003Cbr>| outboard hull of a trimaran |\n| ANCHOR | 1) the act of anchoring\u003Cbr>2) a weighted object designed to hold a boat in position that is lowered into the water, usually \"catching\" on the bottom |\n| ANCHORAGE\u003Cbr>| A suitable place for anchoring |\n| ANCHOR | A chain attached to the anchor. The chain acts partially as a weight to keep the anchor lying next to the ground so that it can dig in better and better absorb changes in the boat's position due to waves. Chain holds up better than line when lying on rocks. |\n| ANCHOR BEND\u003Cbr>| A knot used to fasten the anchor to the anchor line |\n| ANCHOR LIGHT\u003Cbr>| A white light, usually on the masthead, visible from all directions, used when anchored |\n| ANCHOR LOCKER | A storage area, usually in the bow, to store the anchor, rode and line |\n\n\n| ANCHOR ROLLER | Also called bow roller. A fitting with a small wheel that allows the anchor and chain to roll over when dropping or raising the anchor. Some anchor rollers also have a provision to store the anchor |\n| --- | --- |\n| ANCHOR WINDLASS\u003Cbr>| A windlass used to assist when raising the anchor, can be manual or electric |\n| ANEMOMETER\u003Cbr>| An instrument used to measure wind velocity |\n| ASTERN\u003Cbr>| Backwards, somewhere behind, towards the stern |\n| ATHWART OR\u003Cbr>ATHWARTSHIPS\u003Cbr>| At right angles to the centerline: running from side to side |\n| AUTOPILOT | A device used to steer a boat automatically, usually electrical, hydraulic or mechanical in nature. A similar mechanism called a self-steering gear may also be used on a sailing vessel |\n| AUXILIARY | A yacht propelled by both sail and power or a support group, i.e. , Coast Guard Auxiliary |\n| AVAST | A nautical command to stop or cease. Date: 1681, perhaps from Dutch\"houd vast\" hold fast |\n| AWASH\u003Cbr>| Level with the surface of the sea |\n","cbCaihATW1mm085e","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihATW1mm085e","pdf",399031,27,"English","# Acronyms Galore\n## Nautical glossary entries","[{\"question\":\"What does “NLC” stand for in the nautical acronym list?\",\"answer\":\"“NLC” stands for Navy League Cadet.\"},{\"question\":\"What is “Abeam” describing in sailing terminology?\",\"answer\":\"“Abeam” describes the direction between the beam and the stern, at right angles to the length of the boat.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document explain the term “anchor” in nautical usage?\",\"answer\":\"It defines “anchor” both as the act of anchoring and as the weighted object lowered into the water to hold a boat in position.\"}]","Lynn’s Nautical Terms - Acronyms Galore | PDF",1790639316,42]