SEGMENT. In geometry, any part of a circle which is bounded by an arc and its chord, or so much of the circle as is cut off by that chord.
SEGMENTAL STERN. See [Round Stern].
SEGMENT-SHELL. For use with rifled guns; an elongated iron shell having very thin sides, and built up internally with segment-shaped pieces of iron, which, offering the resistance of an arch against pressure from without, are easily separated by the very slight bursting charge within; thereby retaining most of their original direction and velocity after explosion.
SEIN, or Seine. The name of a large fishing-net. Also, a flat seam.
SEIN-FISH. By statute (3 Jac. I. c. 12) includes that sort taken with a sein.
SEIZING. Fastening any two ropes, or different parts of one rope together, with turns of small stuff.
SEIZINGS. The cords with which the act of seizing is performed; they vary in size in proportion to the rope on which they are used.
SEIZLING. A young carp.
SEIZURE. The right of naval officers to seize anywhere afloat, is legally established: a ship, therefore, although incapable of cruising, may still make a seizure in port.
SELCHIE. The northern name for the seal, Phoca vitulina.