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Captain James Cook is famous for his expeditions around the world, notabbly down to Australia, the "Land Down Under".
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What is it called when you let down the sails of a ship?
When you let down the sails of a ship, it is called "lowering the sails." This action is typically performed to reduce the ship's speed or to prepare for docking. It can also be referred to as "taking in the sails" if the sails are being secured or stowed away.
Do sun sails resist high wind?
Sun sails do not resist high winds. Sun sails should always be taken down to prevent damage to your sail in severe weather. It also depends on the age of the sail itself.
Did Cleopatra use perfume on here sails as she traveled down the nile?
Yes
How far does ground beef cook down?
This would depend on the amount of fat in the beef. The more fat, the more the meat will cook down. Leaner meats cook down less.
How do you cook something down?
To cook something down is to reduce the quantity of liquid. This is done to concentrate the flavor.
What is Away from the wind in sailing?
Sailing down wind with the sails fully open or 'gull winged'.
What are sails made out of?
In the past, sails were made out of a material called 'sailcloth' or 'canvas' which was originally made from hemp/flax fibers (linen). After the discovery of cotton this too was used as the source of fiber. In modern times, sails are rarely made from natural fibers and most sails are now made from synthetic fibers including nylon, polyester, aramids and carbon fibers. These sails are stronger and will not let the wind though. (In the past sail canvas had to be sluiced down to make it impervious to the wind - this made the sails and rigging heavy).
How did the Spartans build a fleet?
By cutting down trees, sawing them into planks, assembling them and making oars and sails.
Did the ancient egyptians travel down stream?
instead of building great roads like the Romans, the Egyptians made use f the Nile river. to travel north, they let sails down and let the current carry them. to travel south, they raised sails and followed the trade winds.
Do I cook Prime rib bone side up or down?
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Where do we get the phrase that will take the starch out of your sails and what is the role of starch in sails?
Starch in sails helps form the heavy canvas into an airfoil shape. A stiff, smooth, consistent sail produces more thrust for the boat than a floppy, unformed sail. Taking the starch out of your sails means to slow you down or discourage you. Besides using starch for this purpose, captains sometimes ordered sailors to pour seawater over the sails. The wet sheets produced a tiny but significant increase in speed.
What does it mean to cook down green beans?
The meaning of "cook it down" means to basically tenderize the fibers of the protein or food item in question. For example, to want to "cook down" onions, you would want to saute them until they are translucent, or caramelized.
