Normally this is water but in some cases rocks and cement have been used. When something has been wound or pulled so tight that it is practically rigid. Bear too To sail before the wind. To hold off or push away from an object. Bearing Ship's compass direction.
Term comes from days gone by when ratings accomodation was forward of the mast.
Belay Term used to cancel or stop previous order. Also means making a rope fast by turning it up on a bollard or belaying pin. Below Lower decks. Bergy Bits Pieces of ice that have calved or falled from a glacier. Berth Dock or pier.