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What is the nautical term for rearward?
The term is "astern" as opposed to "ahead" (forward) It comes from the word stern, that means the rear of the boat, as opposite to the bow The nautical term for rearward, as in the direction, would be aft.
Nautical term meaning in or behind the stern of a ship?
ABAFT
Which nautical term refers to the left-hand side of the boat?
Facing forward, port is the left hand side
What is the meaning of aground?
On the ground; stranded; -- a nautical term applied to a ship when its bottom lodges on the ground.
Is slue a word?
Yes, "slue" is a word. It means to turn or slide violently or uncontrollably in a particular direction. It is often used in a nautical context to describe a boat's movement.
What is close aboard identified as in the navy?
"Close aboard" is a Nautical term that refers to the position of another ship or a boat that is close enough to hurl a rope to.
What is the term meaning arc of the line in the water between the boat and the anchor at the bottom?
Scope
What is the nautical term meaning behind?
The left of a ship is port and the right is starboard. Aft is the rear of a ship and the bow is the front of a ship.
What does the nautical term trim mean?
a boating term
What unit speed is used to measure the speed of ships?
The nautical term for a unit of speed when sailing or navigating a boat is the word knots. To measure a knot it is the unit of speed equal to one nautical mile approximately 1.151 mph.
What league is the term for a nautical mile?
1 nautical mile = 0.33 leagues.
What is the nautical term for almost stopping while pointing into the wind?
The nautical term for stopping a sailboat by pointing into the wind is "in irons."
