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running gaff — Naut. the hoisting gaff … Useful english dictionary
running — /run ing/, n. 1. the act of a person, animal, or thing that runs. 2. managing or directing: the running of a business. 3. an act or instance of racing: the 113th running of the Kentucky Derby. 4. the condition of a track or surface to be run or… … Universalium
running — run•ning [[t]ˈrʌn ɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the act of one that runs 2) management; direction: the running of a business 3) an act or instance of racing: the 113th running of the Kentucky Derby 4) the condition of a track or surface to be run or raced on 5)… … From formal English to slang
Gaff rig — [cite web |url=http://www.frankhagan.com/weekender/gaffhaly.htm |title=The Gaff Rig Page |accessdate=2008 10 05] is a sailing rig (configuration of sails) in which the sail is four cornered, fore and aft rigged, controlled at its peak and,… … Wikipedia
Running rigging — is the term for the rigging of a sailing vessel that is used for raising, lowering and controlling the sails as opposed to the standing rigging, which supports the mast and other spars.Traditionally the running rigging was easily recognized since … Wikipedia
stand the gaff — {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; do well in spite of great physical or mental hardship. * /An athlete must learn to stand the gaff./ * /No person running for office gets far unless he can stand the gaff./ Compare: HOLD OUT 2, STICK … Dictionary of American idioms
stand the gaff — {v. phr.}, {informal} To stand rough treatment; do well in spite of great physical or mental hardship. * /An athlete must learn to stand the gaff./ * /No person running for office gets far unless he can stand the gaff./ Compare: HOLD OUT 2, STICK … Dictionary of American idioms
stand\ the\ gaff — v. phr. informal To stand rough treatment; do well in spite of great physical or mental hardship. An athlete must learn to stand the gaff. No person running for office gets far unless he can stand the gaff. Compare: hold out(2), stick out(2) … Словарь американских идиом
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
Sail-plan — A sail plan is a set of drawings, usually prepared by a naval architect. It shows the various combinations of sail proposed for a sailing ship.The combinations shown in a sail plan almost always include three configurations:A light air sail plan … Wikipedia
