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

Baton de pavillon, or d’enseigne, the flag-staff, or ensign-staff.

Baton de vadel, or de guispon, the handle of a long tar-brush, or pitch-mop.

BATONNÉE d’eau, the quantity of water thrown out by the pump at each stroke of the brake or handle.

BATTANT de pavillon, the fluttering or waving of an ensign, as it flies in the wind.

BATTERIE, the whole range of cannon placed on both sides of any one deck in a vessel of war,

Batterie & demie, a deck and a half of cannon; spoken of a frigate which carries cannon on her upper-deck and quarter-deck only.

Mettez la Batterie de hors, run the guns out.

Mettez la Batterie dedans, run in the guns.

BATTRE aux champs, to found a march or chase at sea.

Battre à Diane, to beat a reveille on the drum, as at day-break.