Jargon
I've been ill for most of the past year, and haven't been working on the project.
Having, however, recently undergone surgery which seems to be working, I expect to be back at it in a month or so.
Just because I haven't been able to work on the model doesn't stop me from reading up. I've read and re-read everything I could get my grubby mitts on, and have increased both the depth and breadth of my knowledge, including the specific jargon related thereto.
Here, then, are the Top Ten words/phrases that sound like they may be rude/dirty, but aren't, when used by shipwrights:
10) three butt shift
9) spanker
8) catharpins
7) "worm and parcel with the lay, turn and serve the other way"
6) deadwood
5) snotter
4) butt chock
3) vang
2) dolphin striker
1) futtock
Thanks, I'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your waitress.
[Cross-posted at my main site.]