An Universal Dictionary of the Marine / Or, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship. Illustrated With Variety of Original Designs of Shipping, in Different Situations; Together With Separate Views of Their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. to Which Is Annexed, a Translation of the French Sea-terms and Phrases, Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c.

by William Falconer

APPARAUX, or Aparaux, the whole furniture of a ship, as the sails, yards, blocks, anchors, cables, helm, and artillery. This term is therefore more comprehensive than Agrès, and less so than Equippement, which, besides the above, includes the seamen, soldiers, and their provision.

APPARCELADO, a flat, equal and uniform bottom of the sea.

APPAREIL de carene, the careening-purchases; also the necessary implements and materials employed in careening.

Appareil de pompe, the pump-gear, as the boxes, brake, spear, &c.

APPAREILER, to make ready for sailing, to get under sail.

APPARTEMENT, a birth, cabin, or store room, in a ship.

APPOINTÉ, a mariner whose passage is paid by the state, and who is not obliged to work in the ship that carries him.

APPROCHER du vent. See Aller à la bouline.

AQUE, or Acque, a sort of flat bottomed lighter employed on the Rhine.

ARAIGNÉES, the crow-feet of the tops.