One of a family of traditional paddled long boats of various designs and sizes found throughout Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands. For competitive events, they are generally rigged with decorative Chinese dragon heads and tails. Dragon boat races are traditionally held during the annual summer solstice festival.
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CHINE
The intersection of the middle and sides of a boat
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NAVAL TRAWLER
A converted trawler, or boat built in that style, used for naval purposes.
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SLEEPING BERTH
A bed or sleeping accommodation on a boat or ship.
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LOFTING
The technique used to convert a scaled drawing to full size used in boat construction.
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BUMBOAT
A private boat selling goods.
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LYING AHULL
Waiting out a storm by dousing all sails and simply letting the boat drift.
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FOOTBOAT
A barges boat or dinghy.
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GUARD BOAT
A boat which makes the rounds of a fleet at anchor to see that due watch is kept at night.
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PITCHPOLE
To capsize a boat stern over bow, rather than by rolling over.
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ICEBREAKER
A special-purpose ship or boat designed to move and navigate through ice-covered waters.
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