click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Navy Terminology
Term | Definition |
---|---|
ADRIFT | Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about) |
AFT-END | Near or toward the stern of the vessel |
ALL HANDS | The entire ship's company, both Officer and Enlisted |
ALLOTMENT | An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay |
AYE-AYE | Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will comply" |
BARRACKS | Building where Sailors live |
Below | Downstairs |
BRIGHTWORK | Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted |
BUNK OR RACK | Bed |
BUOY | An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object |
CARRY ON | An order to resume work or duties |
CAST OFF | To throw off; to let go; to unfurl |
CHAIN LOCKER | Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed |
CHIT, CHIT BOOK | Coupon or receipt book |
CHOW HALL (MESS DECK) | Place to eat |
COLORS | Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the National Ensign |
DEEP SIX | To dispose of by throwing over the side |
ENSIGN | National flag; Commissioned Officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade |
FAST | Snugly secured |
FATHOM | A unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water |