Mousing Hook. 'Self-mousing hook.'
Mudhole. Small door, in lower part of boiler shell, through which sediment may be withdrawn when not under steam.
Mudian. Bermuda-rigged boat.
Muffle (Oars). To put soft material around loom of oar, where it rests in crutch or rowlock, to deaden sound when rowing.
Mulct. To fine, or impose a penalty.
Multihull. A vessel which has more than one hull, e.g. a catamaran or trimaran.
Mumbleby. Devonshire name for a fishing boat rather smaller than a trawler.
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Mumford Boiler. Water-tube boiler somewhat similar to Thorny-croft type, but having tubes more curved. Practically obsolete.
Munnions. Decorative work separating windows in sterns of old ships.
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