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

CAYES, keys, or chains of rocks, nearly even with the surface of the sea.

CEDRE, bois de Cedre, cedar-wood, which is excellent for ship-building.

CEINTES, a name formerly given to the wales. See Perceintes and Lisses.

CENTRE de pesanteur, the center of gravity.

CERCLE d’étambraie, or de cabestan, an iron hoop that lines the hole of the deck, within which the capstern turns upon its spindle.

CERCLES de boute-hors, the studding-sail boom-irons.

Cercles de hune, the top-rails, which formerly surrounded the tops, when circular.

Cercles de pompe, the iron hoops fixed on the top of the pump, to strengthen it.

CHABLEAU, a tow-line, a large warp.

CHABLEUR, a water-officer, who has the care of the wherries.