PILLAW. A dish composed at sea of junk, rice, onions, and fowls; it figured at the marriage feast of Commodore Trunnion. It is derived from the Levantine pillaf.
PILLOW. A block of timber whereon the inner end of the bowsprit is supported.
PILMER. The fine small rain so frequent on our western coasts.
PILOT. An experienced person charged with the ship's course near the coasts, into roads, rivers, &c., and through all intricate channels, in his own particular district.—Branch pilot. One who is duly authorized by the Trinity board to pilot ships of the largest draft.
PILOTAGE. The money paid to a pilot for taking a ship in or out of port, &c.
PILOT CUTTER. A very handy sharp-built sea-boat used by pilots.
PILOT-FISH. Naucrates ductor, a member of the Scomber family, the attendant on the shark.
PILOT'S-ANCHOR. A kedge used for dropping a vessel in a stream or tide-way.
PILOT'S FAIR-WAY, or Pilot's Water. A channel wherein, according to usage, a pilot must be employed.
PINCH-GUT. A miserly purser.