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Term	Definition
Truck	A cap for the top of the mast.

True Course	A course steered by the compass that has been corrected for variation and deviation

True North Pole	The north end of the earth's axis and also called North Geographic Pole. The direction indicated by 000° (or 360°) on the true compass rose, it is the direction of the North Pole from any place on the earth's surface.

True Wind	The speed and direction of the wind felt or measured when stationary. The motion of a boat will cause the wind to appear to be coming at a different direction and speed, which is known as apparent wind

Trunk	The tall, narrow, waterproof box that houses a vessel's centerboard and allows it to be retracted into the ship's hull.

Trysail	A small, heavy triangular loose-footed sail fitted aft of the mast and used primarily in very strong winds.