- boarding nettings
- noun plural
: a strong network of cords or ropes formerly erected at the side of a ship to prevent an enemy from boarding it
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Boarding nettings — Boarding Board ing, n. 1. (Naut.) The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose. [1913 Webster] Both slain at one time, as they attempted the boarding of a frigate. Sir F. Drake. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of covering… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Boarding — Board ing, n. 1. (Naut.) The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose. [1913 Webster] Both slain at one time, as they attempted the boarding of a frigate. Sir F. Drake. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of covering with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Boarding house — Boarding Board ing, n. 1. (Naut.) The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose. [1913 Webster] Both slain at one time, as they attempted the boarding of a frigate. Sir F. Drake. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of covering… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Boarding pike — Boarding Board ing, n. 1. (Naut.) The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose. [1913 Webster] Both slain at one time, as they attempted the boarding of a frigate. Sir F. Drake. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of covering… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Boarding school — Boarding Board ing, n. 1. (Naut.) The act of entering a ship, whether with a hostile or a friendly purpose. [1913 Webster] Both slain at one time, as they attempted the boarding of a frigate. Sir F. Drake. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of covering… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Engagement on Lake Huron — Infobox Military Conflict caption= conflict=Engagements on Lake Huron partof=the War of 1812 date=August 13 – September 6 1814 place=Lake Huron, Canada result=British victory combatant1=Great Britain combatant2=United States commander1=Miller… … Wikipedia