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

MANIVELLE. See Manuelle.

MANNE, a sort of hand-basket, used on several occasions in a ship.

MANŒUVRE, the working of a ship, or the direction of her movements, by the power of the helm, and the disposition of the sails to the wind.

Manoeuvre basse, the work or employment which may be performed upon deck, by the effort of the ropes upon the sails and yards.

Manoeuvre fine, a dextrous management of the ship in working her.

Manoeuvre grosse, heavy and laborious work in a ship; as the embarkation of the artillery and cables, and stowing of the anchors.

Manoeuvre hardie, a difficult or dangerous undertaking in a ship.

Manoeuvre haute, the employment of the sailors in the tops, at the mast-heads, and upon the yards.

Manoeuvre tortue, a lubberly or aukward manner of working a ship.

MANOEUVRER, to work a ship, or direct the movements of a fleet.