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HAGS TEETH or HAKES TRETH to HANKS

HARBOUR to HAWSE

HAWSE-HOLES to HEAD-ROPE

HEAD-SAILS to HEAVING-out
HEAD-SAILS
HEAD-TO-WIND
HEAD-WAY
HEART
HEAVER
HEAVING
HEAVING the lead
HEAVING a-head
HEAVING-down
HEAVING-out

HEAVING-short to HIGH AND DRY

HIGH WATER to Fore-HOLD

HOLD to HORSE

HOUNDS to HURRICANE


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HEAD-WAY

HEAD-WAY, (sillage, Fr.) the motion of advancing at sea. It is generally used when a ship first begins to advance; or in calm weather, when it is doubtful whether she is in a state of rest or motion. It is in both senses opposed to retreating, or moving with the stem foremost. See the article STERN-WAY.


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