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

FAÇONS, the narrowing of a ship’s floor afore and abaft.

FAGOT. See Barque.

FAIRE abattre. See Abattre.

Faire abordage. See Abordage.

Faire aiguade, or Faire de l’eau, to water a ship, or procure the provision of water necessary for a voyage, &c.

Faire bon bord, or bonne bordée, to make a good board or tack, when turning to windward.

Faire canal, to sail through a streight or narrow channel. This phrase is more peculiar to the gallies than other vessels.

Faire capot, to overset, or overturn, at sea.

Faire chapelle. See Chapelle.

Faire chaudiere, to cook and prepare the seamens victuals.