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"The ship approached us bows on." bowsprit A spar projecting from the bow that is used as an anchor for the forestay and other rigging. On a barge it may be pivoted so it may be steeved up in harbor. [2] bows under Said of a vessel shipping water over her bow, e.g., "The ship was bows under during the storm." bow thruster
In sports, a blowout or rout is an easy or one-sided victory. [1] [2] It occurs when one athletic team or individual performer outscores another by a large margin or in such a fashion that the second team or individual has little chance of a victory.
The bow (/ b aʊ /) is the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, [1] the point that is usually most forward when the vessel is underway. The aft end of the boat is the stern. [2] Prow may be used as a synonym for bow or it may mean the forward-most part of the bow above the waterline.
Bow: front of a ship (opposite of "stern") [1] Centerline or centreline: an imaginary, central line drawn from the bow to the stern. [1] Fore or forward: at or toward the front of a ship or further ahead of a location (opposite of "aft") [1] Preposition form is "before", e.g. "the mainmast is before the mizzenmast". Inboard: attached inside the ...
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Longbow - A type of bow that is usually used for long shots; loose (practice) – The act of shooting an arrow from a bow (a.k.a. release) laminated bow (equipment) – A bow with different materials laminated together to make a single bow; limbs (equipment) – The upper and lower arms of a bow
The Rugby Football Union has announced a review into the historical context of its anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, due to its links to slavery and its regular presence at England internationals ...
These commands tell the rower(s) either to stop rowing or to start rowing with everyone else. (#) indicates the number of rower(s) who should start or stop – e.g. “Bow pair fall-out, stern pair fall-in in two..” "Ahead" or "Look Ahead" Command shouted by a crew about to be overtaken by another crew, telling the overtaking crew of their ...