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Term	Definition
Oil Bag	Used in emergencies, this is a container which allows oil to drip into the sea in heavy weather. An oil slick is produced which prevents waves from breaking over the deck of a boat.

Oiler	A member of a ship's engineering crew who assisted the chief engineer with lubricating and maintaining the engine.

Old Salt	A very experienced and/or old sailor

On a Tack	A sailboat is always on one tack or the other; that is the sail is always on one side or the other.

On Board	On or in a ship.

On the Beach	Said of a seaman who has retired from sea service.

On the Beam	The direction at right angles to a ship's heading or the line of her keel

On the Bow	To the bow of the boat, forward of the beam.