Coil

To lay a rope down in neat, uniform loops for storage, or the stored loops themselves.

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To tip a vessel so far that it rolls over onto its side or beyond.

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To let go a mooring line when departing a dock, mooring, or other vessel.

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The enclosed interior accommodation of the vessel.

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