Iceberg
Origins and history of the word "iceberg." This audio clip used by permission from Charles Hodgson's wonderful 'Podictionary' website at www.podictionary.com. This audio clip used by permission from Charles Hodgson's wonderful 'Podictionary' website at www.podictionary.com. |
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2/27/2006 |
Lock and Key
Learn about the relationship between a lock such as what you use to secure your car, and the nautical use of lock and key. This audio clip used by permission from Charles Hodgson's wonderful 'Podictionary' website at www.podictionary.com. |
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2/9/2006 |
Longitude
Origins and history of the word "longitude" brought to life by Charles Hodgson, www.Podictionary term.com. Used by permission. This audio clip used by permission from Charles Hodgson's wonderful 'Podictionary' website at www.podictionary.com. |
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1/23/2006 |
Knot - Audio Clip
This audio clip courtesy of Charles Hodgson at www.Podictionary.com. Learn about the origins of the nautical word "knot". Used by permission. This audio clip used by permission from Charles Hodgson's wonderful 'Podictionary' website at www.podictionary.com. |
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1/21/2006 |
Storm
Storms, Stir, Sailors and "Ladies of the Night" - What do they have in common? This audio clip used by permission from Charles Hodgson's wonderful 'Podictionary' website at www.podictionary.com. |
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1/6/2006 |
Kennebec Turkey
Third in our series on nautical terms that come from animals. |
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1/4/2006 |
Hog
Second in our series of nautical terms that are animal based. |
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12/29/2005 |
Camel
First in a series of nautical terms based on animals. |
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12/26/2005 |
Ship shape and Bristol Fashion
Is your boat "Ship shape and Bristol fashion"? |
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12/23/2005 |
Charlie Noble
Who was Charlie Noble!? |
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12/18/2005 |
Dorade
A fish,a vent, a box, and a Yacht - all related to Dorade. |
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12/14/2005 |
Dock
This has a very specific meaning but is generalized in every day use |
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12/9/2005 |
Bass Boat
In Maine, it may not be what you think! |
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12/7/2005 |
Weather
Among other references to 'weather', learn where the sailing expression 'weather an obstruction' and 'weather a rocky point' came from and why weather vanes are often roosters! This audio clip used by permission from Charles Hodgson's wonderful 'Podictionary' website at www.podictionary.com. |
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12/5/2005 |
Fatham
What does this have to do with a loved one? |
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12/1/2005 |
