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vocabularyvocabulary

SphericalSpherical

Having the shape of a sphere

Alvin is spherical.

Having the shape of a sphere

Alvin is spherical.

HullHull

The frame or body of a shipThe frame or

body of a ship

bowbowthe forward part

of a shipthe forward part

of a ship

stalactitestalactitea deposit of calcium carbonate resembling an icicle hanging from the roof or

sides of a cavern

a deposit of calcium carbonate resembling an icicle hanging from the roof or

sides of a cavern

portholeportholeAn opening in the side of a ship

An opening in the side of a ship

anchoranchora device, usually of

metal, that is attached to a boat or ship by a cable and that when thrown overboard digs

into the earth and holds the boat ship in place

a device, usually of metal, that is attached to a boat or ship by a cable and that when thrown overboard digs

into the earth and holds the boat ship in place

RudderRuddera flat movable piece (as of wood or metal) attached to the rear of a ship or aircraft

for steering

a flat movable piece (as of wood or metal) attached to the rear of a ship or aircraft

for steering

SternSternThe rear end

of a boatThe rear end

of a boat