To fortify with, or as with, a rampart or wall; to secure by fortification; to protect.
Synonymous with gunwale, the sides of a ship above the decks. Solid rail along ship side above deck to prevent men and gear from going overboard.
Extension of topsides above deck.
A solid rail or wall extending the ships sides above the deck. From Old English and Norse, but of unknown meaning.
strong defense of support 15C strong defensive rampart made of earth or other materials
An extension of a vessel's side above the main deck approximately waist-high. See also " Gunwale."
The portion of the hull extending above the deck.
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down"
a fence-like structure around a deck
a solid raised structure for defense
A strong external wall, part of the hull or lower superstructure meant to protect against the sea and weather.
The inward curve at the top of a ship's plating above the deck.
The “wall” around the outside of the deck which prevents people and items from falling overside. Seldom seen on small or racing yachts.
A railing around the deck of a boat to keep things from going overboard and the seas from coming aboard
A parapet, or extension of the hull planking above the weather deck, and carried round the vessel providing protection from weather.
raised plating or woodwork running along the side of a vessel above the weather deck. Helps keep decks dry and prevents crew and gear from being swept overboard.
A guard that protects the ship from big waves.
The side of the ship at or near the main deck.
The planking or woodwork along the sides of a ship, above her upper deck, to prevent seas washing over the gunwales and to prevent persons from falling or being washed overboard.
barricade of beams and soil used in 15th and 16th century fortifications designed to mount artillery. On board ships the term is used of the woodwork running round the ship above the level of the deck. Figuratively it means anything serving as a defence.
shell plating about one metre in height built around the outboard edge of upper deck from forecastle to poop to protect men and cargo against rough seas
a vertical extension above the deck designed to keep water out and to assist in keeping people in.
The part of a ship's side that is above the upper deck.
n. Anything that gives security or defense.
Synonymous with a bastion - A type of advance defense above the outward angles of a defensive wall. An advance work projecting from a major fortification and including a redoubt.
seawall, side of ship projecting above deck
fortified wall or rampart.
Fore-and-aft vertical plating immediately above the upper edge of the sheer strake.
A vertical extension above deck level designed to keep water out of and sailors in the boat.