Goodgeon. (See Gudgeon.)
Goose-neck. An iron ring fitted to the end of a yard or boom, for various purposes.
Goose-winged. The situation of a course when the buntlines and lee clew are hauled up, and the weather clew down.
Gores. The angles at one or both ends of such cloths as increase the breadth or depth of a sail.
Goring-cloths. Pieces cut obliquely and put in to add to the breadth of a sail.
Grafting. (See page 52.) A manner of covering a rope by weaving together yarns.
Grains. An iron with four or more barbed points to it, used for striking small fish.
Grapnel. A small anchor with several claws, used to secure boats.
Grappling Irons. Crooked irons, used to seize and hold fast another vessel.
Grating. Open lattice work of wood. Used principally to cover hatches in good weather.