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Index of names and descriptions
« on: March 25, 2016, 08:22:43 pm »
Hi admin, I just looked but couldn't find any alphabetical index of boat parts, model parts or names given to modelling terms.  maybe I need glasses! But if not then maybe you could start one and we could all contribute over time. There have been quite a few occasions that I have ended up searching google in order to find what certain things are. A couple of examples are Bulwarks and draught. I had no idea about either of these. Just an idea to help me and the newbies %% ........ U2



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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2016, 11:43:31 pm »

Could be fraught with danger due to language barriers.  O0 O0 O0

Draught is a beer. %) %) %)
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2016, 07:34:06 am »
Quote from: RAAArtyGunner on March 25, 2016, 11:43:31 pm
Could be fraught with danger due to language barriers.  O0 O0 O0

Draught is a beer. %) %) %)

I'd go along with that but point out its a predominantly English speaking forum so most words would be understood. For instance in casting/grp work, the word for the item that gives the part its shape is a Mould, which is also a green black slimy organism. But I notice a lot of people are now using the american way and writing mold %%
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2016, 08:17:47 am »
You would need to add phonetic pronunciation as well, for the uninitiated it can be a minefield!
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2016, 09:06:43 am »
There are many such Dictionaries' of nautical terms & names  :o .....some even have words that ....that early ship builder & navigator used......'The Words of Noah'..... O0. Derek

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjPmbPo_t3LAhVjKqYKHYkuBGwQFggbMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seatalk.info%2F&usg=AFQjCNHWc3ODltXgNcPnOdoDQYQi1Pvgdg
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2016, 07:02:46 pm »
Google can be surprisingly useful - it found this - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms#B
Its a bit big for the scope of this site, and it has already been done.  Effectively, any wanted term can be found on or off this site by using the appropriate search facility.  The only real problem is spelling the word the conventional way, which is a problem for some.
A glossary was produced somewhere on here several years ago - blessed if I can find it, but it might be a good idea to find it and sticky it to the top of the beginners section.
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2016, 07:05:30 pm »
I just saw an index on an model aircraft site and thought 'what a good idea'. I'll keep googling it's not so bad :-))  u2
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2016, 11:36:16 pm »
Now I am confused. 

Thought there was only on spelling for ships draught,
whereas the other draft is related to wind, as in draft through a crack in wall or draft of people, in military parlance.

Wiki says following  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms#B

Draft or draught (both /ˈdrɑːft/) The depth of a ship's keel below the waterline. %% %% %%
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2016, 04:17:42 am »
Draft is the American spelling of draught, both of which seem to be interchangeable nowadays, along with many other words. Draft also relates to a draft, or first copy of a document or similar. See link below.


http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/draft



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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2016, 02:42:38 pm »
Also used in the RN
Going on draft to a new ship
Or US Draft Called up for Military service
Any more?


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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2016, 03:08:43 pm »
We call it a kicking-strap (sometimes a 'kicker') whilst the Yanks call it a boom-vang!(sometimes just 'vang') %%  No wonder land-lubbers get confused!

An adjustable device attaching the boom of a sailing vessel to the base of a mast to allow the height of the boom to be regulated. How's that? :}
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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2016, 03:22:38 pm »
A sliding goose neck could be so described. ;D


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Re: Index of names and descriptions
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2016, 03:49:51 pm »
Didn't Richard 'Bunkerbarge' Simpson compile such a list for Mayhem about a million years ago? Is that still lurking around somewhere or did he take it with him when he went home for his tea?
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« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2016, 04:34:58 pm »
 
It's gone.  He was very insistent it was removed from Mayhem.
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