Jul 17, 2005 09:37
18 yrs ago
Norwegian term

ripa

Norwegian to English Tech/Engineering Ships, Sailing, Maritime Norwegian history
Båtane vart målt langsetter ripa.
(In connection with measurement of boats / old boat building techniques in Norway)
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 gunwhale railing

Proposed translations

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gunwhale railing

Each word is also used separately.
Gunwhale-the railing of the boat at deck level. Halyard-the line used to raise
and lower the sail. Headway-forward motion. Helm-the tiller or wheel
Peer comment(s):

agree ojinaga : also "side" can be used
9 hrs
agree BraveBrain : 'gunwhale' or 'gunnel'. Without 'railing'. http://www.bartleby.com/61/88/G0318800.html says "So called because guns were mounted on it"
175 days
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