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2. Brodie knob - Wikipedia

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   Aged Brodie knob on the steering wheel of a forklift Brodie knob on an Oliver tractor Spinner added to the steering wheel of a Rambler Classic. A brodie knob (alternative spelling: brody knob) is a doorknob-shaped handle that attaches to the steering wheel of an automobile or other vehicle or equipment with a steering wheel. Other names for ...

3. Freeboard (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   In sailing and boating, a vessel's freeboard is the distance from the waterline to the upper deck level, measured at the lowest point of sheer where water can enter the boat or ship. [1] In commercial vessels, the latter criterion measured relative to the ship's load line , regardless of deck arrangements, is the mandated and regulated meaning.

4. Pontoon boat - Wikipedia

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   A pleasure boat with two lengthwise pontoons. A pontoon boat is a flattish boat that relies on floats to remain buoyant. These pontoons (also called tubes) contain much reserve buoyancy and allow designers to create large deck plans fitted with a variety of accommodations including expansive lounge areas, stand-up bars, and sun pads.

5. 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

6. Pontoon - Wikipedia

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   Pontoon (boat), a flat-bottomed boat supported by two or more pontoons; Floatplane, also known as a pontoon plane; Floating dock (jetty), a platform supported by pontoons; Pontoon bridge, a bridge supported by shallow draft open boats or encased floats

7. Talk:Brodie knob - Wikipedia

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   Yes, in 1937 and 1947, Mr. Joel R. Thorp was awarded no less than two (2) U.S. Patents, #2,101,519 and #2,432,262 for the "steering wheel spinner knob". The Wisconsin inventor was also awarded Design Patent D141293 S, " Design for a steering wheel spinner knob " in 1945.