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

LIBOURET, a line or snare for fishing of mackarel.

LIEN de fer, an iron hoop used on several occasions in ship-building.

Lien du governail, the iron hoop which encircles the head of the rudder above the mortise of the tiller, to strengthen it in that place.

LIEU, a league, or measure of three miles, common in navigation.

LIEURES, the lower futtocks of a boat. See Genoux.

LIEUTENANT-amiral. See Vice-Amiral.

Lieutenant-général des armées navales, a rear admiral in the French navy.

Lieutenant de vaisseau, the lieutenant of a ship of war.

LIGNE, a line of battle.

Marcher en Ligne, to sail in a line.