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  2. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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    1. A towed or self-propelled flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river, canal or coastal transport of heavy goods. 2. Admiral ' s barge: A boat (or aircraft) at the disposal of an admiral (or other high ranking flag officer) for his or her use as transportation between a larger vessel and the shore, or within a harbor. In Royal Navy service ...

  3. Glossary of nautical terms (M–Z) - Wikipedia

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    1. (ship's boat) A small, light boat propelled by oars or a sail, used as a tender to larger vessels during the Age of Sail. 2. (full-rigged pinnace) A small "race built" galleon, square-rigged with either two or three masts. 3. In modern usage, any small boat other than a launch or lifeboat associated with a larger vessel. pintle

  4. Sailors' superstitions - Wikipedia

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    Sailors' superstitions are superstitions particular to sailors or mariners, and which traditionally have been common around the world. Some of these beliefs are popular superstitions, while others are better described as traditions, stories, folklore, tropes, myths, or legends.

  5. Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) - Wikipedia

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    A contemporary critic described the painting: "It is painted in [Homer's] customary coarse and negligé style, but suggests with unmistakable force the life and motion of a breezy summer day off the coast. The fishing boat, bending to the wind, seems actually to cleave the waves. There is no truer or heartier work in the exhibition."

  6. Man gets realistic picture of his boat painted on fence ...

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    A California man who was ordered to keep his boat out of sight has had the last laugh — by commissioning an artist to paint a realistic image of it on the fence that obscures it.

  7. Clip art - Wikipedia

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    Examples of computer clip art, from Openclipart. Clip art (also clipart, clip-art) is a type of graphic art. Pieces are pre-made images used to illustrate any medium. Today, clip art is used extensively and comes in many forms, both electronic and printed. However, most clip art today is created, distributed, and used in a digital form.

  8. College Football Playoff bracket picks, predictions: Who will ...

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    The matchups all look like blowouts to me, and I want an upset somewhere so I’ll take the team with the highest ceiling against a team that is coming off an uninspired effort against its biggest ...

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    The gold trim and arch frame make it look high-end. $46 at Walmart. Wheeled Kitchen Storage Cart With Hooks. $73 $100 Save $27. See at Walmart. Costway 5-Foot Artificial Christmas Tree, $25 (was $59)