- whip-staff
- n.
Tiller.
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РУМПЕЛЬ ШЛЮПОЧНЫЙ — на каждую шлюпку отпускается по два продольных румпеля: один кривой для управления шлюпкой под веслами, другой прямой (Whip staff) для управления шлюпкой под парусами. Кроме того, парадные шлюпки снабжаются поперечными (Yoke) румпелями, медными… … Морской словарь
naval ship — Introduction the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… … Universalium
ash-plant — ashˈ plant noun 1. An ash sapling 2. A whip, staff or walking stick made from an ash sapling • • • Main Entry: ↑ash … Useful english dictionary
