"Portoise" is a word in ENGLISH

portoise ENGLISH
Definition:

The gunwale of a ship.

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chock ENGLISH

A heavy casting of metal, usually fixed near the gunwale. It has two short horn-shaped arms curving inward, between which …

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dolphin ENGLISH

A permanent fender around a heavy boat just below the gunwale.

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driftpiece ENGLISH

An upright or curved piece of timber connecting the plank sheer with the gunwale; also, a scroll terminating a rail.

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fish-tackle ENGLISH

A tackle or purchase used to raise the flukes of the anchor up to the gunwale. The block used is …

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gunwale ENGLISH

The upper edge of a vessel's or boat's side; the uppermost wale of a ship (not including the bulwarks); or …

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netting ENGLISH

A network of ropes used for various purposes, as for holding the hammocks when not in use, also for stowing …

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oarlock ENGLISH

The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests in rowing. See …

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rowlock ENGLISH

A contrivance or arrangement serving as a fulcrum for an oar in rowing. It consists sometimes of a notch in …

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sheer ENGLISH

The longitudinal upward curvature of the deck, gunwale, and lines of a vessel, as when viewed from the side.

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thole ENGLISH

A wooden or metal pin, set in the gunwale of a boat, to serve as a fulcrum for the oar …

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timberhead ENGLISH

The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.; -- called also kevel …

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washboard ENGLISH

A broad, thin plank, fixed along the gunwale of boat to keep the sea from breaking inboard; also, a plank …

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