Match the nautical terms below with the definitions. Print this page and put the letter of your answer in the space before peeking!

A. BETWEEN WIND & WATER
B. CHEESE CUTTER
C. OLD MAN'S HAT
D. PICKLE
E. BEAR A HAND
F. BELLY
G. CUTTING A FEATHER
H. DUTCH COURAGE
I. GYPSY
J. SHIP'S CHANDLER
K. GUNK HOLE
L. GALLEY NEWS

1. (  ) a dangerous, narrow channel of water where currents and/or rocks make navigation difficult
2. (  ) the part of a vessel along the waterline
3. (  ) to creosote pilings to help preserve them
4. (  ) the drum part of a winch
5. (  ) the area where bilge water collects, calling for the use of a sump
6. (  ) unfounded rumors spread around a ship
7. (  ) a type of center board
8. (  ) when the bow rolls off a wave of foam
9. (  ) state one assumes after inbibing in a drink of liquor
10. (  ) to pitch in to help hurry along work
11. (  ) a person who deals in supplies
12. (  ) the swelling of a sail

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