The proper term is, "By and Large"
In sailing days, it meant, "Sailing By the wind, and going Large", which meant you had the wind aft, or generally behind you, and your sails were full, or large.
In effect, it means you had more options of courses to steer.
a boating term
That is the correct spelling of "starboard" (the nautical term for the right, rather than the left -- which in nautical terms is port).
The nautical term for the left side of a boat is "port" and for the right side is "starboard." These terms are used to avoid confusion when communicating directions on a vessel.
It is not a nautical term. It is a hand plunger to wash clothes by hand and is the brand name. It also has a picture of an imaginary CWS Invincible ship embossed on the side.
There is no specific, official definition for a rut in terms of nautical definitions. However, a rut can be defined as a boring, fixed routine or as a groove in a soft material, such as wood.
A bulla is a large blister; bullous means comprising or resembling large blisters.
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The term 'belay' means to make something secure. It can be used in nautical terms winding rope around a pin or when a mountaineer is securing their rope around a rock.
In nautical terms, "can" refers to a type of buoy or floating marker used to indicate navigational channels and hazards. Specifically, a "can buoy" is typically cylindrical in shape and is often colored green. These buoys help sailors determine their position and navigate safely by marking the edges of safe water routes. The term can also refer to the act of being able to perform a task or maneuver on a vessel.
"By and large" means "on the whole", "generally speaking", "all things considered".The phrase actually comes from a nautical term roughly meaning against the wind i.e. difficult (by) and with the wind i.e. easy (large).Here's a more in-depth answer : http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/by-and-large.html
1 nautical mile = 0.33 leagues.