Navy Terminology

Ashore	On the beach or shore
Astern	Behind the ship
Athwart	Across or at right angles to
adrift	Loose from moorings and out of control
aft-end	Near or toward the stern of the vessel
All hands	The entire ships' company both officer and enlisted
Allotment	An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay
Aye-aye	Reply to an order meaning "I understand and will comply."
Batten down	The closing of a watertight fixture
Beam	The width of a vessel at its widest point
Barracks	Living quarters for sailors
below	Downstairs
brightwork	Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
bunk or rack	A bed
buoy	An anchored float used as a navigation aid
bulkhead	Wall
carry on	An order to resume work or duties
cast off	To throw off, to let go, to unfurl
chain locker	Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
chit or chit book	Coupon book or receipt book
chow hall or mess deck	Place to eat
colors	Raising or lowering of national ensign at 0800 and at sunset
deep six	To throw over the side and dispose of
deck	Horizontal planking or plating that divides a ship into layers (floor)
ensign	National flag; commissioned officer between chief warrant officer and lieutenant junior grade
fast	Secured snugly