Other hobby teminology-a riddle of sorts

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Blocks, Deadeyes, Crosstrees, Pintles, Gudgeons, Fids, Fish Tackle, Strakes, Shrouds, Stays. Just a few of the terms used in sailing vessels, and the building of models of those vessels...

How many people today know what "Oakum" is ?, or, for that matter, the "Nautical" meaning of the word "Counter".
or, " Make Fast " ?

Let's see, without checking with Google, I think Oakum is what they use to make rope with... either that, or you pour hot water on it and eat it for breakfast. :geek:

Now, "make fast", I'm familiar with, I was in the Air Force and when you "made fast", you butt was hustling somewhere or it would be mud if it wasn't :o . I'm assuming that term is also true in the Navy.

Heck, the only nautical term I can think of is, "Jib", and I'm not sure anymore what that means either.