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The term "knot" originated sometime around the 16th century and referred to a method of measuring the speed of a sailing vessel. A "chip log" was attached to a line with knots tied at intervals and then thrown overboard. The drag on the chip log caused the line to run out and the number of knots that passed through the mariner's hands over a specific period of time were counted and resulted in a calculation of the speed of the vessel.
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Is slue a word?
Yes, "slue" is a word. It means to turn or slide violently or uncontrollably in a particular direction. It is often used in a nautical context to describe a boat's movement.
What unit speed is used to measure the speed of ships?
The nautical term for a unit of speed when sailing or navigating a boat is the word knots. To measure a knot it is the unit of speed equal to one nautical mile approximately 1.151 mph.
Is knot an adjective?
No. The word knot is a noun, meaning a twist in a rope. The unit of speed 'knot' means "nautical mile per hour."
What is the origin of the word knot?
Old English - "cnotta"
What is the origin of the word capsize?
It is a nautical word of obscure origin. It may be linked with a Spanish word 'capuzar' meaning to sink by the head, from 'cabo' meaning head
What is a french word for bow?
Bow (weapon) = Arc, Arrow= Fleche, Bow (as in, a violin bow) = archet, Bending at the waist = saluer, A knot = noeud, Nautical term (ie, starboard bow) = avant/proue.
What is a knot in?
A piece of string or rope?! You are probably asking about the 'knots' used at sea as a measure of speed. One knot = one nautical mile per hour. Don't ever say 'knots per hour', the word 'knot' encompasses the whole thing.
What is the term for the origin and history of a word?
The term is etymology.
What part of speech is hydrofoil?
The word hydrofoil is a noun. It is a nautical term.
What is the nautical term for rearward?
The term is "astern" as opposed to "ahead" (forward) It comes from the word stern, that means the rear of the boat, as opposite to the bow The nautical term for rearward, as in the direction, would be aft.
What is the origin of the word gin?
The Origin of the word "Gin" is from the English term gin, a strong alcoholic beverage.
What is a nautical word for bed?
It's "Hammock", or possibly "bunk". The Norwegian nautical term for bed is "bikke". Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nautical_terms
