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The ropes and chains that support and control the sails?
Halyards, ropes and stays
The ropes and chains that support and control the sails of a boat?
Stays, lines, ropes and halyards.
How do you say door in naval language?
A door is commonly referred to as a "HATCH".
What is the language of origin for the word yacht?
Dutch. Originally, a naval vessel for hunting down pirates.
What is the name given to ropes for hoisting sail?
in a sailing dinghy, the name given to ropes used for hoisting the sail is halyards.
How many ropes are there on a yacht?
None. They are "halyards" and "lines" such as "sheets", etc. It is an old trick qwuestion used by smart*sses to catch people out.
What has the author B A Slater written?
B. A. Slater has written: 'Woordenboek' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Dutch, Dutch language, English, English language, Fisheries, Naval art and science
What are halyards?
Halyards are used on a sailing vessel to haul up sails. One end is connected to the top of the sail (the head) and it is led up to the top of the mast, through a block (pulley) and back down. Pulling down on the halyard pulls the sail up. With larger sails a winch is used to assist. When the sail is up all the way, the halyard is 'made fast' or 'cleated.'
What has the author C F Tweney written?
C. F. Tweney has written: 'Dictionary of naval and military terms' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Military art and science, English language, Naval art and science, Terms and phrases
All lines on a boat that pertain to the sails and mast?
Halyards raise or lower sails, sheets tighten or loosen angle of sail, and the shrouds and stays steady the mast(s).
What are homohones for naval?
The only homophone for 'naval' that I can think of is, "navel".
What is the adjective form of navy?
naval examples: a naval officer, The U.S. Naval Academy, a U.S. naval ship
