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

Se Soutenir, to bear up against a scant-wind or current, without being driven much to leeward or down the stream.

SPARIES. See Choses de la mer.

SQUELETTE, the carcase or skeleton of a ship; or the ribs, with the keel, stem, and stern-post, after the planks are ripped off.

STAMENAIS, or rather Genoux, the lower-futtocks.

STRAPONTIN, a sort of hammock, used in hot climates to sleep in.

STRIBORD, or Tribord, the starboard-side of a ship.

Avoir l’amure à Stribord, to have the starboard-tacks aboard, or to sail upon the starboard-tack.

SUAGE, a coat of tallow, soap, sulphur, &c. with which the bottom of a ship is payed, to enable her to sail smoothly through the water.

SUD, the south, or south-point. See Rose de vents.

Etre au Sud de la ligne, to be in south-latitude, or to the southward of the equinoctial line.