Reefers. Apprentices.
Reef-points. Ropes by which the area of some sails may be reduced in the operation of reefing. Reef-points are securely fixed to the sails fitted with them, and when not in use their ends patter continually upon the canvas with a gentle drumming noise.
Reel. A part of the machinery used with a logship.
Round-house. A cabin (of all shapes except round) in which the idlers are berthed.
Royals. Light upper square sails; the fourth, fifth, or sixth sails from the deck according to the mast's rig.
Sail-room. A large room or compartment in which the ship's sails are stored.
"Sails." The sailmaker is meant.
Scuttle-butt. A cask containing fresh water.
Shackles. Rope handles for a sea-chest.
Sheet-blocks. Iron blocks, by means of which sails are sheeted home. In any violent wind they beat upon the mast with great rapidity and force.