Swallow
The place between the sheave and housing of a block, through which a line is run.
Swamp
To fill with water.
cornette - A swallowtailed flag. See also "Burgee."
cotter pin - A (small) pin used to keep turnbuckles (nuts) from unwinding.
counter - The stern-end portion of the hull that is above the waterline and extending aftwards.
html>, and Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons and Swallowdale Abaft Toward the rear of the boat, behind the boat. Abeam At a right angle to the length of the boat. Abreast Off the side, even with the boat.
The opening between the top of the sheave and the shell is called the swallow, that between the bottom of the sheave and the shell is called the breech, ...
BURGEE (of unknown origin), a small three-cornered or swallow-tailed flag or pennant used by yachts or merchant vessels; also a kind of small coal burnt in engine furnaces.
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Breech of a Block:
The part of a block which is opposite the swallow, which is where the line enters.
A close inspection of the cherry-trimmed cabinets reveals dovetail joints and handsome overall craftsmanship. While it would be challenging to find enough storage space for a long passage, the area above and outboard of the settees can swallow up ...
 See also: Block, Secure, Give, Spar, Mooring
  
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