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

Dépasser la tournevire, to shift the viol, or change it to the other side of the cap-stern.

Dépasser un vaisseau, to fore-reach, gain ground upon, or pass another ship, when sailing in company with her.

DÉPECER un batiment. See Déchirer.

DÉPENCE, the steward-room in a ship of war.

DÉPENCIER, or Dépensier d’un vaisseau, the ship’s steward. See Maitre-valet.

DÉPENDANT. Aller en Dépendant, to sail in company; to follow.

Tomber en Dépendant, to bear up; to shorten sail in order to veering.

DÉPLOER le pavillon, to let fly or display the ensign.

Déploier une voile, to heave out, or set a sail.

DÉPREDÉ, goods plundered or robbed from a wreck, contrary to law.