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| Sliding Ways | A structure of heavy timbers placed between ground ways and cradle to support the ship during launching. |
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| Slings | In general the line, web straps, cable or chains attached to a heavy object to lift it. |
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| Slip | (1) To let go purposely. (2) Where a vessel ties up, as the space between piers. |
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| Slippery Hitch | A bend or hitch used to attach a line to a ring or spar so that by pulling the end of the line, the hitch will come free. This is done by passing a bight of the line under the other part so that when strain is applied the bight is jammed. A pull on the end of the bight clears it. |
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| Slob | Loose and broken ice in bays, or along exposed edges of floes. |
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| Sloop | A single masted vessel with fore and aft rigged sails. |
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| Slop Chest | Chest, or compartment, in which is stowed clothing for issue to crew. |
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| Slop Room | Compartment in which clothing for issue to crew is stowed. |
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| Slops | Crew store managed by crew members offering everything from snacks to toiletries. Originally the name given to clothing that was issued to seamen. |
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| Slot | The opening between the jib and the mainsail. Wind passing through this opening increases the pressure difference across the sides of the mainsail, helping to move the boat forward. |
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| Smartly | A rate of action. In this case, quickly. |
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| Smelling the Ground | Said of a vessel when her keel is close to the bottom and all but touching it. |
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| Smuggle | The operation of secretly bringing goods into a country to avoid paying duty on the goods. Also applies to illicit goods. |
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| Snap Hook | A metal fitting with an arm that uses a spring to close automatically when connected to another object. |
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| Snatch Block | A block with a single sheave which is hinged and opens on the side so that the bight of a line can be led into the block and closed without running the whole length through |
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