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Navy Lingo
Terms used in the Naval Unit of the Military branch.
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Undergraduate 4
04/08/2010

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Adrift 


 

Definition
Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand or left lying about)
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Aft-end -
Definition
Near or toward the stern of the vessel
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All Hands - 

Definition

The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted


Term

Allotment  -


Definition
an amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay
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Aye-Aye -


Definition
Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will comply"
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Barracks -


Definition
building where sailors live
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Below - 


Definition
downstairs
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Brightwork -


Definition
Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
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Bunk or Rack-


Definition
Bed
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Buoy-


Definition
An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object
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Carry on- 


Definition
An order to resume work or duties
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Cast off-


Definition
to throw off; to let go; to unfurl
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Chain locker-

Definition

 Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed


Term

Chit, Chit book-


Definition
coupon or receipt book
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Chow hall (Mess deck) -


Definition
Place to eat
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Colors- 


Definition
Raising or lowering of a national flag, ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign
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Deep six- 


Definition
to dispose of by throwing over the side
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Ensign-
Definition
National flag; commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade
Term

Fast- 


Definition
Snugly secured
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Fathom-

Definition

 A unit of length equal to 6 feet used for measuring the depth of water


Term

Field day- 

Definition

General cleaning day, usually the day before an inspection


Term
First lieutenant -
Definition
Officer responsible to the XO of the deck department/division aboard ship, or the command maintenance
Term
Flag officer-
Definition
Any commissioned officer in pay grade O-7 or above
Term
Galley-
Definition
Kitchen
Term
Gangway-
Definition
An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accomidation ladder; an order meaning clear the way
Term
Gear locker-
Definition
Storage room
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Geedunk-
Definition
Candy, gum or cafeteria
Term
General quarters-
Definition
Battle stations
Term
Ground tackle -
Definition
all the equipment used in mooring or anchoring a ship
Term
Hatch-
Definition
Door
Term
Head -
Definition
Bathroom
Term
Jack box-
Definition
Access box to sound-powered phone circuitry
Term

Ladder- 

Definition

A device to allow movement of personnel from one level to another; stairs


Term

Leave- 


Definition
Authorized vacation
Term

Liberty- 

Definition

Permission to leave the base usually for not more than 48 hours


Term

 

Lifeline- 

Definition

Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side


Term

Overhead- 


Definition
Ceiling
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Passageway- 

Definition
Hallway
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Quarters- 


Definition
Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction and inspection
Term

Rating-


Definition
A job specialty title
Term
Rating
Definition
A job specialty title
Term

Reveille- 


Definition
Wake up, start a new day
Term
Scullery-
Definition
Place to wash dishes
Term

Scuttlebutt- 


Definition
Drinking fountian; a rumor
Term

Secure- 


Definition
Lock, put away or to stop work
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Sickbay- 


Definition
Hospital or Medical Clinic
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Swab -


Definition
Mop
Term

Taps-


Definition
Time to sleep, end of day
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Tattoo- 


Definition
Five minutes before taps
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Topside-


Definition
Upstairs
Term

Turn to- 


Definition
Begin work
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Working aloft-

Definition
 Working above the highest deck; Generally performing maintenance on the ships mast
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