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

Vent en Pouppe, a stern-wind, or wind right aft.

POUSSE-barre! heave chearly! heave heartily! the order or exhortation to those who heave at the capstern, to push forcibly on the bars.

Pousse-pied, or Accon, a small boat used to catch shell-fish, &c. See Accon.

PRAME, a pram, lighter, or barge of burden.

PRATIQUE, in a naval sense, implies free intercourse or communication with the natives of a country, after having performed quarantine.

PRÉCEINTES, the wales of a ship.

PRÉLART, or Prélat, a tarpauling.

PRENDRE chasse. See Chasser.

Prendre hauteur, to take the altitude of the sun, or a star. See Hauteur.

Prendre les amures, to get aboard the tacks. See Amurer.