Phrases related to: ferry-boats

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Nantucket sleigh ride	An obsolete and dangerous method of whale hunting in which a small boat manned by rowers and a harpooner, or a series of small boats tied together, would be attached to a whale by means of a harpoon and would then be towed by the creature at high speed across the water's surface, until the whale eventually became exhausted.	Rate it: (5.00 / 1 vote)
a rising tide lifts all boats	Benefits provided to a few may lead to conditions that are beneficial to all.	Rate it: (4.33 / 3 votes)
faire de l'eau (of boats)	To take in fresh water.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
faire eau (of boats)	To spring a leak.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
gongoozle	To leisurely watch the passage of boats, from the bank of a canal, lock or bridge.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
naves (classem) constituere (in alto)	to make fast boats to anchors.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)
naves ad ancoras deligare (B. G. 4. 29)	to make fast boats to anchors.	Rate it: (0.00 / 0 votes)