Word of the Day
Alee (uh-LEE)
On or toward the side opposite the wind
Common clues: Toward the sheltered side; On the quiet side; Out of the wind
Crossword puzzle frequency: Once a month
News: Harboring a desire to do something nautical
Abaft (uh-BAFT)
A nautical expression indicating a point behind a given part of a ship
Common clues: Sternward; Toward the stern
Crossword puzzle frequency: 2 times a year
Abeam (uh-BEAM)
A direction at right angles to the centerline of the boat
Common clues: Lateral to the keel; Shipboard direction; At right angles to the length of a ship
Crossword puzzle frequency: 2 times a year
Frequency in English language: 70644 / 86800
Avast (uh-VAST)
Cease or desist from whatever is being done
Common clues: Things to follow; Shout from the crow's nest; Sailor's halt; Hook's halt
Crossword puzzle frequency: Once a year
Stern (stern)
The back end of a boat
Common clues: Back of boat; Rudder's place
Crossword puzzle frequency: Once a year
Frequency in English language: 8293 / 86800
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