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| Term | Definition |
| Manifest | A document containing the ship's name and port of registry, a full list of the ship's crew, passengers, full details of her cargo, and other relevant information. |
| Manila | Before the introduction of man-made fibers, much of the rope used at sea was made from manila. Made from the fibers of banana plants in the Philippines, manila did not rot when it was exposed to seawater. |
| Marconi Rig | The most common type of sail used today, a triangle-shaped mainsail defined by the mast and one horizontal boom perpendicular to the mast. |
| Marina | A place where boats can find fuel, water and other services. Marinas also contain slips where boats can stay for a period of time. |
| Mariner | In general, a person employed in a sea-going vessel. In some cases, applied to a seaman who works on deck. |
| Marines | Military persons expert at small arms carried aboard warships to kill enemy officers, gunners, etc., also may be used to enforce the captain's authority. |
| Mark | An object used as a reference point while navigating. |
| Marl | To wrap a small line around another. |
| Marline | Pronounced "marlin" - small line used for whipping, seizing, and lashing. |
| Marling Hitch | Used for lashing down sails, awnings, etc., a series of round turns where the end is passed over the standing part and under the bight and pulled taut on each turn. |
| Marlinspike | Pointed tool used for line work, for opening line strands for splicing, and especially for prying tight knots apart. |
| Marlinspike Sailor | One who is adept at splicing, knotting, and working with line and canvas. |
| Maroon | To deliberately put a sailor ashore and leave him there while the ship sails away. |
| Marry the Gunner's Daughter | Old Navy nickname for a flogging, particularly when across a gun. |