1.2. Terminology

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Beam
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Beam in English
the width of a vessel, measured at its widest point
Pitching
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Rising and falling of the bow and stern
(up and down motion of a vessel)
Rolling
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Tilting motion of a vessel from side to side
Thrust
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Propulsion, drive, push, the force that moves the ship forward, produced by the wind
Wing Camber
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Variable configuration of wing elements, how wing is curved, convexity.

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