Bunt. Those cloths of a square sail which are nearest to the mast when the sail is set. The central portion of a furled square sail. The human abdomen (figuratively).
Buntlines. Ropes which help to confine square sails to the yards in the operation of furling.
Chocks. Wooden stands on which the boats rest.
Cleats. Iron or wooden contrivances to which ropes may be secured.
Clew-lines. Ropes by which the lower corners of square sails are lifted.
Clews. The lower corners of square sails.
Clipper. A title of honour given to ships of more than usual speed and beauty.
Coaming. The raised rim of a hatchway; a barrier at a doorway to keep water from entering.
Courses. The large square sails set upon the lower yards of sailing ships. The mizen course is called the "crojick."
Cringled. Fitted with iron rings or cringles, many of which are let into sails or sail-roping for various purposes.