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

PALANQUE, the order to hoist, bowce, or set taught upon a tackle.

PALANQUER, to hoist, or bowce upon a tackle.

PALANQUIN, a jigger-tackle, tail-tackle, or burton.

PALANQUINS de ris, the reef-tackles.

Palanquins simples de racage, the nave-lines.

PALANS de bout, the sprit-sail haliards.

Palans de canon. See Drosse de canon, & Palan de retraite.

Palans de retraite, the relieving tackle, &c. of the ordnance.

PALARDEAUX, plugs made to stop holes in any part of a ship; as hause-plugs, shot-plugs, &c.

PALE, or Palme, the blade or wash of an oar.