Nautical Terms

Question 1

Adrift

Answer 1

Loose from moorings (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about)

Question 2

AFT

Answer 2

Near or toward the stern of the vessel

Question 3

All hands/ Muster/ Quarters

Answer 3

Assembly of all hands for accountability

Question 4

Avast/ Belay

Answer 4

To cancel an order. to cease

Question 5

Aye Aye

Answer 5

Reply to an order (I understand and will comply)

Question 6

Barracks

Answer 6

Building where military personnel live

Question 7

Below

Answer 7

Beneath the deck (downstairs)

Question 8

Bow

Answer 8

The front of the ship