JACOBS LADDER: A rope ladder, lowered from the deck, as when pilots or passengers come aboard.
JAMMER: A device for jamming off the bight of a rope under load.
Jacobs ladder - A rope ladder.
jam cleat - A cleat designed to hold a lline in place without slipping. It consists of two narrowing jaws with teeth in which the line is placed. Also see cam cleat.
Jacobs Ladder:
A rope ladder with wooden steps. A rope ladder, lowered from the deck, as when pilots or passengers come aboard.
Jacobs ladder-A rope ladder.
Jettison: -to throw overboard.
Jetty-A man made structure projecting from the shore. Breakwater protecting a harbor entrance
Jib: - a triangular foresail in front of the foremast.
 See also: Sailing, Boat, Running, Wind, Rope
  
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