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Photo of a ship.

List of nautical terms

Anything to do with sailing on the sea.

Photo of the stern of a ship
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The stern of a ship is the back part of the ship, sometimes referred to as "the blunt end". The front of a ship is called the bow.
A submarine is a seafaring vessel that can completely submerge for long periods of time. Some submarines can stay under water for 6 months at a time. Submarines are used for exploring, and by the Navy.
Photo of a boat's wake
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A wake is a mark made on the surface of the water by a fast moving object like a boat. The wake is made by the water being pushed out of the way as the boat passes through, and the size of the wave can be very large for a large, fast-moving boat. Small things like ducks will also leave a wake as they swim across water.

Wis forWharf

A wharf is a structure that sticks out from the shore into the water, so that boats can be tied to it. See also dock or jetty.
Photo of some yachts
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Yis forYacht

A yacht is a type of fast sailing boat. Sailboats do not have engines or motors, they move because the wind blows them along.