boat lashing
31stingray — /sting ray /, n. any of the rays, esp. of the family Dasyatidae, having a long, flexible tail armed near the base with a strong, serrated bony spine with which they can inflict painful wounds. [1605 15; STING + RAY2] * * * or whip tailed ray Any… …
32canals and inland waterways — ▪ waterway Introduction natural or artificial waterways used for navigation, crop irrigation, water supply, or drainage. Despite modern technological advances in air and ground transportation, inland waterways continue to fill a vital …
33ceremonial object — ▪ religion Introduction any object used in a ritual or a religious ceremony. Throughout the history of religions and cultures, objects used in cults, rituals, and sacred ceremonies have almost always been of both utilitarian and symbolic… …
34Docklands, Victoria — Docklands Melbourne, Victoria View toward Docklands from high above the Melbourne CBD in 2008. From left to right Batmans Hill Southern Cross Station; Victoria Harbour; Stadium Precinct; N …
35gripe — [c]/graɪp / (say gruyp) verb (griped, griping) –verb (t) 1. to seize and hold firmly; grip; grasp; clutch. 2. to distress or oppress. 3. Nautical to secure (a ship s boat) on the deck or on the davits in order to prevent movement at sea. –verb… …
36Gammon — can mean:* A particular cut of bacon or ham (from an Old Northern French word Gambe for hind leg of the pig or ham) processed pork product * A synonym for Shelta, the language of the Irish Travellers * A victory in backgammon reached before the… …
37Joe Versus the Volcano — Infobox Film name = Joe Versus the Volcano caption = Joe Versus The Volcano Poster director = John Patrick Shanley writer = John Patrick Shanley starring = Tom Hanks Meg Ryan Lloyd Bridges Robert Stack Dan Hedaya Abe Vigoda Ossie Davis music =… …
38Trow — A trow was a type of cargo boat found in the past on the River Severn in England and used to transport goods. The mert could be taken down so that the trow could go under bridges, such as the bridge at Worcester and the many bridges up and… …
39Cat o' nine tails — This article is about the implement of punishment. For the Cat O Nine Tails plant, see Typha latifolia. For the film, see The Cat o Nine Tails. A leather cat o nine tails pictured with a U.S. dollar bill for size comparison. A U.S. dollar bill is …
40Michael Slater — This article is about the Australian cricketer. For the Australian Army officer, see Michael Slater (general). Michael Slater Personal information Full name Michael Jonathon Slater Born 21 February 1970 …
