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.
Crojick (or cross-jack). A square sail set upon the lower yard of the mizen mast.
Dungarees. Thin blue or khaki-coloured overalls made from cocoanut fibre.
Fairleads. Rings of wood or iron by means of which running rigging is led in any direction.
Fife-rails. Strong wooden shelves fitted with iron pins, to which ropes may be secured.