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D DAM to DEAD-WORK DECKS to DEPTH of a sail DETACHMENT of a fleet or squadro to DOCK-YARDS DOG to DOWN-HAUL-TACKLE To DOWSE to DRIVING To DOWSE DRABLER DRAG DRAGGING the anchor DRAUGHT DRAWING DRESSING DRIFT DRIVER DRIVING DROP to DUNNAGE Search Contact us
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DRESSINGDRESSING, (faire la parade, Fr.) the act of ornamenting a ship with a variety of colours; as ensigns, flags, pendents, &c. displayed from different parts of her masts and rigging on a day of festivity.
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