Best bower is the larger of the two bowers. (See page 16.)
Bow-grace. A frame of old rope or junk, placed round the bows and sides of a vessel, to prevent the ice from injuring her.
Bowline. (Pronounced bo-lin.) A rope leading forward from the leech of a square sail, to keep the leech well out when sailing close-hauled. A vessel is said to be on a bowline, or on a taut bowline, when she is close-hauled.
Bowline-bridle. The span on the leech of the sail to which the bowline is toggled.
Bowline-knot. (See Plate 5 and page 49.)
Bowse. To pull upon a tackle.
Bowsprit. (Pronounced bo-sprit.) A large and strong spar, standing from the bows of a vessel. (See Plate 1.)
Box-hauling. Wearing a vessel by backing the head sails. (See page 75.)
Box. To box the compass, is to repeat the thirty-two points of the compass in order.
Brace. A rope by which a yard is turned about.