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Across the tide
Глоссарий морской лексики и терминологии (английский язык) |
A ship riding across tide, with the wind in the direction of the tide, would tend to leeward of her anchor; but with a weather tide, or that running against the wind, if the tide be strong, would tend to windward. a ship under sail should prefer the tack that stems the tide, with the wind across the stream, when the anchor is let go.
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Acrostolium, английский
- A buckler, helmet, or other symbolical ornament on the prow of ancient ships; the origin of the modern figure-head.
- A symbolical ornament on the prows of ancient vessels; precursor of the modern figurehead.
Acre, o, английский
Acre-fight. an old duel fought by warriors between the frontiers of england and scotland, with sword and lance. this duelling was also called camp-fight.
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