Nautical Term: Gilguy (or gadget)

Definition of Gilguy (or gadget)

The nautical term ‘Gilguy’ or ‘gadget’ refers to an object whose specific name is unknown or forgotten among sailors. For instance, a sailor might refer to a peculiar looking tool used for bending or shaping metal as a ‘gilguy,’ because the tool’s true name may have been lost over time.

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