Cringle. A thimble or eye worked in a sail and through which a rope may be passed.
Crotch. A support of crossed pieces of wood, or metal, in which the boom rests when the sail is furled.
Cutwater. The extreme forward edge of the bow.
Davits. Curved iron or wooden objects to which boats are hoisted.
Downhaul. Rope used to haul down sails.
Dowse. To lower rapidly. Also to extinguish.
Draught or draft. The amount of water in which a boat is immersed when afloat.
Earrings. Lines passed through cringles.
Ease off. To slacken.
Ensign. The national flag of any country.