GORES. Angular pieces of plank inserted to fill up a vessel's planking at any part requiring it. Also, the angles at one or both ends of such cloths as increase the breadth or depth of a sail. (See [Goring-cloth].)
GORGE. The upper and narrowest part of a transverse valley, usually containing the upper bed of a torrent. Also, in fortification, a line joining the inner extremities of a work.
GORGE-HOOK. Two hooks separated by a piece of lead, for the taking of pike or other voracious fish.
GORGET. In former times, and still amongst some foreign troops, a gilt badge of a crescent shape, suspended from the neck, and hanging on the breast, worn by officers on duty.
GORING, or Goring-cloth. That part of the skirts of a sail cut on the bias, where it gradually widens from the upper part down to the clues. (See [Sail].)
GORMAW. A coast name for the cormorant.
GORSE. Heath or furze for breaming a vessel's bottom.
GO SLOW. The order to the engineer to cut off steam without stopping the play of the engine.
GOSSOON. A silly awkward lout.
GOTE. See [Gutter].