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1
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Adrift

A

Loose from moorings and out of control. applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about)

2
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Aft-End

A

Near or toward the stern of the vessel

3
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All Hands

A

The entire ship’s company

4
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Allotment

A

Amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay

5
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Aye-Aye

A

Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand, and will comply”

6
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Barracks

A

Building where sailors live

7
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Below

A

Downstairs

8
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Brightwork

A

Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted

9
Q

Bunk

A

Bed

10
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Rack

A

Bed

11
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Budy

A

An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object

12
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Carry On

A

An order to resume work or duties

13
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Cast off

A

To Throw off; to let go; to unfurl

14
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Chain Locker

A

Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed

15
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Chit

A

Coupon

16
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Chit Box

A

Receipt book

17
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Chow Hall

A

Place to eat

18
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Mess Deck

A

Place to eat

19
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Colors

A

Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the National Ensign

20
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Deep Six

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To dispose of by throwing over the side

21
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Ensign

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National Flag or Commissioned Officer between the rank of Chief Warrant officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade

22
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Fast

A

Snugly Secured

23
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Fathom

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A unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water

24
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Flag Officer

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Any Commissioned Officer in paygrade O-7 or higher

25
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Galley

A

Kitchen

26
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Gangway

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An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder, or an order meaning to clear the way

27
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Gear Locker

A

Storage Room

28
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Geedunk

A

Candy/Gum or Cafeteria

29
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General Quarters

A

Battle Stations

30
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Liberty

A

Permission to leave the base (usually not for more than 48 hours)

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Lifeline

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Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side

32
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Overhead

A

Ceiling

33
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Passageway

A

Hallway

34
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Quarters

A

Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection

35
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Rating

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A job specialty title

36
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Reveille

A

Wake up, or start a new day

37
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Scullery

A

Place to wash dishes

38
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Scuttlebutt

A

Drinking Fountain or a rumor

39
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Secure

A

Lock, put away or stop work

40
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Sickbay

A

Hospital or Medical Clinic

41
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Swab

A

Mop

42
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Taps

A

Time to sleep or end of day

43
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Tattoo

A

Five minutes before taps

44
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Topside

A

Upstairs

45
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Turn to

A

Begin work

46
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Working Aloft

A

Working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ship’s mast.