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| Aerodynamic | Having a shape that that is not adversely affected by wind flowing past it. |
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| Aft | At, near or towards the stern; to move aft is to move back |
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| After Bow Spring Line | A mooring line fixed to the bow of the boat and leading aft where it is attached to the dock. This prevents the boat from moving forward in its berth. Its opposite, the forward quarter spring line, is used to keep the boat from moving aft in its berth. |
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| After Hatchway | The hatchway nearest the stern. |
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| After-leading | Said of a line that leads from its point of attachment towards the stern of the ship. |
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| Aftercabin | In a ship with multiple cabins, the cabin closest to the stern. |
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| Aftermast | In a sailing ship carrying multiple masts, the mast set closest to the stern. |
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| Aftermost | The farthest aft. |
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| Afterpart | The part of the boat behind the beam. |
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| Against the Sun | Anti-clockwise circular motion. Left-handed ropes are coiled down in this way. |
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| Age of the Tide | The interval between full moon and change of moon and the highest high tide. |
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| Agency Fee | A fee charged to the ship by the ship's agent, representing payment for services while the ship was in port. Sometimes called attendance fee. |
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| Agent | See Ship's Port Agent |
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| Agonic Line | Lines on the Earths surface joining point where there is no magnetic variation. |
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| Aground | When the hull or keel is touching or fast to the bottom of any body of water; on or onto the shore. |
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