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

CONSOLE, a bracket, or part where two pieces of timber are united by a bracket.

CONSOMMATION, the consumption of a ship during a sea-voyage, comprehending whatever has been expended, as cordage, canvas, ammunition, &c.

CONSTRUCTION des vaisseaux, the art of ship-building, or the practical part of naval architecture.

CONSUL, a consul established in foreign parts, for the protection of the commerce of his country.

CONTINENT, a continent, or vast tract of land.

CONTRAT à la grosse. See Bomerie.

CONTRE-AMIRAL, the rear-admiral of France.

Contre-bande, prohibited goods.

Contre-bittes, the standards which support the cable-bits.

Contre-brasser, to brace about the yards.