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Cockbill
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To place the yards of a square-rigger at random angles (acockbill) as a sign of mourning.
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Cocked hat, английский
[1] in navigation, three observed position lines should properly pass through a single point to make the fix, but if there is any compass error, or if a sight has been less than perfect, the lines will form a triangle known as a “cocked hat.” [2] headgear, pointed at front, back, and crown, universally worn by naval officers until world war ii, and still occasionally at formal events with full-dress uniform. also (incorrectly) called a tricorne. [3] the phrase “knocked into a cocked hat” means to be soundly and swiftly defeated.
Cobbing and firking, английский
These were unofficial punishments awarded by “messdeck court-martial” to cooks who spoiled a meal or consistently served unpalatable food. cobbing involved all members of the mess beating the offender with socks filled with sand or a flat piece of wood called a cobbing-board, while firking was similar treatment using the staves of the small cask called a firkin. those who did not remove their hats when the watch was called were also subject to cobbing. the practice got out of hand and was officially forbidden in 1811.
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