Some writers, like Poul Anderson and Jerry Pournelle, are familiar with boats and nautical terms whereas many readers gather their vague understanding of the meanings of nautical terms from context:
"...a lookout in the bows..." (p. 135);
a steersman on the poop;
standbys under the taffrail;
Hwicca standing by the larboard rail (p. 136);
Eodan turning aft (p. 137).
I noticed one term, looked for more, found four and might have missed some: linguistic wealth that we usually rush past.
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Kaor, Paul!
And most professions, such as that of mariners, tend to acquire their own terms and technical language. But of course you knew that!
Ad astra! Sean
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