Chapter 1 Vocabulary

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vessels: a craft bigger than a rowboat for navigation of the water.

stays: a strong rope used to steady sth.

booty: money or goods taken in war or robbery.

prow: the bow of a ship.

quartering winds: wind coming from the back or sides.

baubles: Trinkets; treasure

shaft: the long handle of a weapon; arrow for a long boat.

head wind: wind blowing in in the direction opposite to a course of a ship or aircraft.

hull: the frame or body of a ship, flying boat, or airship.

scudded: to move or run swiftly.