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

CRAQUER, to crack or strain; expressed of a ship that labours greatly in a turbulent sea.

CRAVAN, a barnicle, or small shell-fish, of a disagreeable taste, which fastens to a ship’s bottom in a long voyage.

CREUX, the depth of the hold from the lower-deck beams to the floor.

Creux d’une voile, the belly or cavity of a sail, which retains the wind.

CRIBLÉ, pierced with holes; expressed of a ship that has been much damaged by worms or cannon-shot.

Une voile CRIBLÉE, a sail much damaged by shot.

CRIQUE, a creek, or small natural harbour.

CROC, a boat-hook, or setting pole.

Croc de candelette, the cat-hook. See Capon.

Croc de pompe, the pump hook.