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The lower corners of square sails or the corner of a triangular sail at the end of the boom.
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The last part or loose end of a rope or cable. The anchor cable is tied to the bitts; when the cable is fully paid out, the bitter end has been reached.
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The larger of two anchors carried in the bow; so named as it was the last, best hope.
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The hull section of a vessel above the waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
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The horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects on the surface of the earth. See also "absolute bearing" and "relative bearing".
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