Fish. To raise the flukes of an anchor upon the gunwale. Also, to strengthen a spar when sprung or weakened, by putting in or fastening on another piece.
Fish-front, Fishes-sides. (See Made Mast.)
Fish-davit. The davit used for fishing an anchor.
Fish-hook. A hook with a pennant, to the end of which the fish-tackle is hooked.
Fish-tackle. The tackle used for fishing an anchor.
Flare. When the vessel's sides go out from the perpendicular. In opposition to falling-home or tumbling-in.
Flat. A sheet is said to be hauled flat, when it is hauled down close.
Flat-aback, when a sail is blown with its after surface against the mast.
Fleet. To come up a tackle and draw the blocks apart, for another pull, after they have been hauled two-blocks.
Fleet ho! The order given at such times. Also, to shift the position of a block or fall, so as to haul to more advantage.