Nautical Term: Knuckle

Definition of Knuckle

A sharp and sudden alteration in the direction of the outer surface or underlying structure of a watercraft.

For example, The sailor expertly navigated the yacht around the rough corner of the reef, skillfully managing the knuckle in the hull’s surface as the boat smoothly changed direction.

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