31 окт. 2003 г. · Blonde and Bitter – Coffee with cream. Blonde and Sweet – Coffee with cream and sugar. Bloodhound – Radio codeword for Mark 46 ASW torpedo.

31 окт. 2003 г. · Son of a Gun – Traditionally, a male child born (or conceived) afloat. An archaic term from the days of sail, when crewmen were typically not ...

Naval Terminology, Jargon and Slang FAQ. This FAQ is maintained by Jeff Crowell; please send all corrections, comments, additions, etc. to him.

Naval Terminology, Jargon and Slang FAQ Part 1 - A through M, Part 2 - N through Z, Jeff Crowell at Haze Gray & Underway, includes UK terms. Falcon Codes (on ...

The term 'chock-a-block', meaning 'full', is a naval expression. It comes from the days of sail, when blocks and tackle were in common use in a ship's rigging.

Royal Naval Slang & Terminology ; Civvy, Civilian ; Clanky, Marine engineer ; Clear lower deck, Whole ship's company to muster ; Club swinger / clubs, PT instructor.

Lubber - Inept sailor, or landsman. Old salt - An old sailor. Cruising the town - Seeing the sights. Taking a bearing - Ascertain your whereabouts. Breakwater ...

24 мар. 2023 г. · You'll hear a lot of specific terminology aboard a ship, these are some of the main navy terms you'll want to know right away.

Cow Juice: Naval slang for milk. Dabber: Seamanship / Warfare branch. Deck: Floor. Deck Head: A term used for the Ceiling. Dhobey Hitch: Unrecognisable knot ...

What Are Marine Corps Values? What Is the Marine Corps Emblem? What Is the Marine Corps Insignia? What Is the Marines' Hymn? What Is Marine Corps Jargon?