Off and on—When beating to windward to approach the land on one tack and leave it on the other.
Overhaul—To haul a rope through a block so as to see it all clear. To overtake another vessel.
Painter—The rope attached to the bow of boat by which it is made fast.
Part—To part a rope is to break it.
Pay off—To pay off is to recede from the wind or from a dock.
Peak up—To peak up a sail is to haul on the peak halyards so as to elevate the outer end of the gaff.
Pooping—A vessel is said to be pooped when, owing to her not moving fast enough ahead, the sea breaks over her stern.
Port—The left-hand side of a vessel looking forward, formerly called larboard. Designating color, red.
Preventer—A rope used to prevent the straining or breaking of a spar or sail.