stiffship

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English

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Etymology

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From stiff +‎ ship.

Noun

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stiffship (plural stiffships)

  1. (nautical) Too much weight concentrated in the lower holds of a vessel, resulting in excessive stability.

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References

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  • FM 55-501 Marine Crewman’s Handbook
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