GRAVITY, Centre of. The centre of gravity of a ship is that point about which all parts of the body, in any situation, balance each other. (See [Specific Gravity].)
GRAWLS. The young salmon, probably the same as grilse.
GRAY-FISH, and Gray-lord. Two of the many names given to the Gadus carbonarius or coal-fish.
GRAYLE. Small sand. Also, an old term for thin gravel.
GRAYLING. A fresh-water fish of the Salmo tribe. (See [Ombre].)
GRAYNING. A species of dace found on our northern coast.
GRAY-SCHOOL. A particular shoal of large salmon in the Solway about the middle of July.
GRAZE. The point at which a shot strikes and rebounds from earth or water.
GRAZING-FIRE. That which sweeps close to the surface it defends.
GREASY. Synonymous with dirty weather.