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| Fastening | An item such as a nail, screw, rivet or other device used to fasten objects together. |
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| Fathom | A unit of measurement relating to the depth of water or to the length of line or cable; one fathom is 6 feet or 1.83 meters |
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| Fathometer | A depth measuring device. |
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| FCC Rules | Federal Communications Commission Rules governing radio equipment and operation in the United States. |
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| Feather Spray | Foaming water that rises upward immediately before stem of any craft being propelled through water. |
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| Feathering | Sailing upwind so close to the wind that the forward edge of the sail is stalling or luffing, reducing the power generated by the sail and the angle of heel. Also known as pinching. |
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| Feathering Oars | The turning of the blade of an oar from the vertical to the horizontal while it is being taken aback for the next stroke. This reduces the windage on the blade thus reducing the effort expended. |
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| Feathering Prop | A propeller that can have the pitch of its blade changed to reduce drag when not in use. |
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| Fend Off | To prevent contact with an object while bringing the ship alongside. |
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| Fender | Defensa
A protective cushion of durable material hung from the sides of a boat to protect it from rubbing or chafing against a dock or another boat. |
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| Ferry | A vessel designed for the transport of people or goods from one place to another on a regular schedule. |
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| Fetch | (1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at some point without tacking. |
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| Fid | A pointed tool used to separate strands of rope. |
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| Fiddle | A small rail on tables and counters used to keep objects from sliding off when the vessel rolls and pitches. |
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| Fiddle Block | A double block where the two sheaves lie in a plane one below the other, rather than alongside each other. |
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