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Navy Terminology
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02/26/2014

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Adrift
Definition
Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about)
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All hands
Definition
The entire ships company, both officer and enlisted.
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Aft-end
Definition
Near or toward the stern of the vessel.
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Allotment
Definition
An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay.
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Aye-aye
Definition
Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will comply."
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Barracks
Definition
Building where sailors live.
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Below
Definition
Downstairs.
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Brightwork
Definition
Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted.
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Bunk or Rack
Definition
Bed.
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Buoy
Definition
An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object
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Carry on
Definition
An order to resume work or duties
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Cast off
Definition
To throw off;
To let go;
To unfurl.
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Chain Locker
Definition
Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
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Chit; chit book
Definition
Coupon and receipt book
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Chow hall (mess deck)
Definition
Place to eat
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Colors
Definition
Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign.
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Deep six
Definition
To dispose of by throwing over the side.
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Ensign
Definition
National Flag;
Commissioned Officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Fast
Definition
Snugly Secured
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Fathom
Definition
A unit of length (equal to 6 feet)used for measuring the depth of water.
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Flag Officer
Definition
Any Commissioned Officer in paygrade 0-7 or above
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Galley
Definition
Kitchen
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Gangway
Definition
An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder;
An order meaning to clear the way.
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Gear Locker
Definition
Storage Room
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Geedunk
Definition
Candy, gum, or cafeteria
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General Quarters
Definition
Battle Stations
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Liberty
Definition
Permission to leave the base (usually for not more that 48 hours)
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Lifeline
Definition
Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side.
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Overhead
Definition
Ceiling
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Passageway
Definition
Hallway
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Quarters
Definition
Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection.
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Rating
Definition
A job specialty title.
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Reveille
Definition
Wake up, start a new day.
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Scullery
Definition
Place to wash dishes.
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Scuttlebutt
Definition
Drinking fountain; a rumor.
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Secure
Definition
Lock, put away or stop work.
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Sickbay
Definition
Hospital or Medical clinic.
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Swab
Definition
Mop
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Taps
Definition
Time to sleep, end of day
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Tattoo
Definition
Five minutes before taps
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Topside
Definition
Upstairs
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Turn to
Definition
Begin work
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Working aloft
Definition
Working above the highest deck;
Generally performing maintenance on the ship's mast.
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