Maritime Terms

adjective floating without being moored or anchored

adverb floating without being moored or anchored

• The boat was found adrift in the middle of the ocean.
• The raft was just floating around aimlessly.
• We were all just drifting around with no plan.
• After losing her job, she felt adrift in life with no direction.

noun a large flat-bottomed boat, typically used for carrying goods on canals and rivers

verb to intrude or interrupt abruptly and without invitation

• It is considered impolite to barge in on a meeting without knocking first.
• Don't just barge in without asking if it's okay.
• Why did you have to barge in on our conversation like that?
• The loud music seemed to barge in on the peaceful atmosphere of the park.

verb to defend oneself against something; to look after and provide for oneself

• She had to fend off multiple inquiries from the press.
• I had to fend for myself when my parents went out of town.
• I had to fend off that annoying guy at the bar last night.
• He had to fend off his inner demons to find peace.

noun a fleet of ships or boats

• The naval fleet consisted of a powerful flotilla of warships.
• We watched as the flotilla of boats sailed by during the regatta.
• The flotilla of cars following the wedding procession was honking their horns and causing a ruckus.
• The flotilla of ideas presented in the meeting was overwhelming, but we managed to come to a decision.

noun a long spear-like weapon used for hunting large fish or whales

• The whalers used a harpoon to hunt down the whale.
• He grabbed the harpoon and went fishing off the pier.
• I can't believe he harpooned that huge fish all by himself!
• Her words were like a sharp harpoon, piercing through his heart.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'in sight' functions as an adverb to describe the location or visibility of something.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. 'In' is a preposition that indicates location or position within a certain range, while 'sight' is a noun that the preposition 'in' is acting upon.

• The ship was finally in sight after days of sailing.
• I can't believe the concert venue is in sight already!
• The finish line is in sight, we're almost there!
• A solution to the problem was finally in sight.

noun a large headline at the top of a newspaper or magazine, typically containing the title and date of publication

• The masthead of the newspaper displayed the publication's name and logo prominently.
• I always check the masthead of the magazine to see if there are any interesting articles.
• Hey, did you see that cool masthead on the website? It's so eye-catching!
• As the leader of the team, she was considered the masthead that guided them towards success.

• The spacecraft uses advanced propulsion systems to travel through space.
• The car's propulsion system is what makes it go fast.
• I heard his new skateboard has some crazy propulsion.
• Her passion for music is the propulsion behind her successful career.

noun the equipment used for a particular activity, especially a dishonest or illegal one

• The company was accused of rigging the bidding process to secure the contract.
• I heard they were rigging the game to make sure their team won.
• They were caught red-handed rigging the election.
• She was accused of rigging the competition by sabotaging her opponent's chances.

noun a thorough search for something

verb to search throughly and untidily through a mass or receptacle

• She decided to rummage through the old files to find the missing document.
• I had to rummage through my closet to find my favorite sweater.
• I'm going to rummage through the fridge for a late-night snack.
• Sometimes we need to rummage through our thoughts to find clarity.

noun a public room or building used for a specific purpose, such as a bar or lounge

• The elegant saloon was filled with patrons enjoying cocktails and live music.
• Let's meet at the saloon for a drink after work.
• I heard there's a new saloon in town with a great happy hour deal.
• The political candidate's speech turned the debate into a saloon brawl.

noun a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow

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• The storm caused widespread damage to the coastal town.
• I heard there's a big storm coming our way.
• That storm last night was a real doozy!
• She weathered the storm of criticism with grace and dignity.

noun A person who keeps watch, especially a guard or sentinel

• The watchman patrolled the premises diligently throughout the night.
• The watchman keeps an eye on things around here.
• Hey, have you seen the watchman making his rounds?
• In a world full of dangers, he acted as a watchman for his family.

noun a wish for success and prosperity for someone embarking on a journey or new venture

• I wish you godspeed on your journey to success.
• Hey, good luck with your new job, godspeed!
• Yo, crush that exam, godspeed!
• May the winds of fortune be at your back, godspeed on your endeavors.

noun a sailing maneuver in which a ship turns sharply in the opposite direction after tacking

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• The sailors executed a precise aftertack to adjust their course.
• The crew quickly made an aftertack to steer away from the storm.
• We nailed that aftertack maneuver like pros!
• Making an aftertack in life can sometimes lead you in a better direction.