admiralty law - The law of the sea.
adrift - Floating free with the currents and tide, not under control.
aerodynamic - Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it.
Admiralty Law:
(1) Admiralty law (also referred to as maritime law) is a distinct body of law which governs maritime questions and offenses.
admiralty law - A term for marine law, originating from the British Admiralty department (which administers naval affairs); Law of the sea.
afloat - The state of being waterborne after being aground. To be on board ship.
Admiralty law - The law of the sea; maritime law according to the British Admiralty, which administers naval affairs (only those involving Admirals, of course).
Aft - Near or at the stern.
Admiralty Law - The law of the sea; jurisdiction over maritime causes.
Admiralty Sweep - A large, cautious turn made to approach a gangway or to come alongside a vessel or jetty in a boat.
Admiralty law - Body of law that deals with maritime cases. In UK administered by the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice.
Adrift - Afloat and unattached in any way to the shore or seabed.
abaft about (coming about or going about) Changing a boat's direction by passing the wind across the its bow first above deck On the deck of a boat; compare to aloft abreast When two vessels are side-by-side; along side Admiralty law ...
 See also: Astern, Sailboat, Knot, Abeam, Light
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