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binnacle list A ship's sick list. The list of men unable to report for duty was given to the officer or mate of the watch by the ship's surgeon. The list was kept at the binnacle. bird farm United States Navy slang for an aircraft carrier. bite Verb used in reference to a rudder, as in "the rudder begins to bite". When a vessel has steerageway ...
Upright may refer to: Body relative direction, the geometrical orientation of a person etc. Upright, Australian drama; Upright Technologies, produces devices for improving posture; Uprights, the vertical posts of the goal structure used in various sports; Steering knuckle, an automotive suspension and steering part
There are several synonyms that refer to human positioning, often used interchangeably, but having specific nuances of meaning. [1] Position is a general term for a configuration of the human body. Posture means an intentionally or habitually assumed position. Pose implies an artistic, aesthetic, athletic, or spiritual intention of the position.
Additional duties include maintenance of the ship's hull, cargo gears, accommodations, life-saving appliances, and firefighting appliances. The chief mate also trains the crew and cadets on various aspects like safety, firefighting, search and rescue, and other contingencies.
Alleged car thief busted with help of dimwitted diary entry: ‘Totally stole a car today!’
Consumers are urged to destroy the recalled cucumbers, which were distributed in 26 states around the U.S.
In the New Testament, the word righteousness, a translation for the Greek word dikaiosunē, is used in the sense of 'being righteous before others' (e.g. Matthew 5:20) or 'being righteous before God' (e.g. Romans 1:17). William Lane Craig argues that we should think of God as the "paradigm, the locus, the source of all moral value and standards ...
The NYPD released new photos of a person of interest they want to speak to in connection to the Dec. 4, 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.