Aloof, meaning distant physically or emotionally, was originally a nautical word. When a captain wanted to "keep the ship's head to the wind," therefore staying "clear of a lee-shore or some other ...

Like jargon everywhere, most nautical words and terms serve practical purposes. They allow the use of one or two words to replace a long description. For example, it’s easier to type “planing” than ...

5. Alexander Graham Bell suggested this nautical word be used when answering a telephone. 6. As a noun, it is a measurement of water depth. As a verb, it means "comprehend." 7.

The nautical look – navy-white with brass-button trim, in umpteen variations – was so pervasive in the spring collections that fashion hounds joked that the Navy was going to sue designers for ...

Q I would like to know the origins and meanings of the nautical words “tar” and “gob.” A: “Tar” and “gob” are both terms used for sailors. We don’t know the origin of “gob ...

We may no longer say ‘shiver me timbers’, but we still use plenty of pirate words for other things.

The so-called BOAT could have had any number of nautical words. Natalya is an anchor for the women's division, steering the ship for future Superstars like Cora Jade and Nikkita Lyons on NXT.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Friday, February 28, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Nautical ...

5. Alexander Graham Bell suggested this nautical word be used when answering a telephone. 6. As a noun, it is a measurement of water depth. As a verb, it means "comprehend." 7.