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

Filer toute l’écoute, to let fly a sheet, as in a squall of wind which endangers the ship.

FILET, a sort of moulding on a ship’s side.

Filet de merlin, a marling; a small line so called. See Merlin.

FILEUX, or Taquet. See Taquet.

FIN de voiles, swift of sailing.

FISCAL, or Avocat-Fiscal, an officer whose duty is similar to that of the judge-advocate of a court-martial at sea.

FISOLERES, small boats used by the Venetians, one of which is often carried by the waterman who manages it, upon his shoulders.

FISOLLE, or Ficelle, whipping-twine; also a fox, formed of a single rope-yarn.

FLAMBEAU de mer, a title given to a book of sea-charts, coasts, soundings, &c.

FLAMME, a broad-pendant, displayed as a mark of distinction, ornament, or signal.