Sometimes applied to a sharp sterned skiff, but more properly to a stern projection of the gunwales to a sharp point above a narrow transom, originally to carry a coat of arms or other decoration.
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BARGE CARRIERS
Ships designed to carry barges.
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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EP (EXTREME PRESSURE) LUBRICANTS
Lubricants that impart to rubbing surfaces the ability to carry appreciably greater loads than would be possible with ordinary lubricants without excessive wear or damage.
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TAPERED-LAND THRUST BEARING
The babbitt face of a tapered-land thrust bearing has a series of fixed pads divided by radial slots. The leading edge of each sector is tapered, allowing an oil wedge to build up and carry the thrust between the collar and pad.
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ABAFT
Toward the stern, relative to some object ('abaft the fore hatch').
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PITCHPOLE
To capsize a boat stern over bow, rather than by rolling over.
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TAFFRAIL
The rail at the stern of the boat that covers the head of the counter timbers.
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COG
A single-masted, square-sailed ship with raised stern
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SPANKER
A sail on the mast nearest the stern of a square-rigged ship
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ORE-OIL CARRIER
A ship designed to carry either ore or oil in bulk.
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