By The Head

By the head is a nautical term used to describe the forward end of a ship or boat. It is the part of the vessel that cuts through the water and is responsible for steering the vessel. The term is often used in navigation to describe the direction in which the vessel is moving. When a vessel is moving forward, it is said to be moving 'by the head'. By the head can also refer to the act of sailing a vessel directly into the wind, which is known as 'heading up'. This maneuver is often used to slow down or stop a vessel in an emergency situation.

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