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The following is a list of Gaelic words used for parts of the Wooden Boat, such as the Skiff
| Druim | keel |
| Apran/aparan | apron over keel |
| Fluich bhord | plank next to keel tied to apron |
| An t-sàl | heel at stern of keel |
| Fiacail | round between stem and keel, forward |
| Urlar | floorboards |
| Rann | rib |
| Tùmhair | heavy wood between ribs |
| Ceann na cnac | breast hook |
| Gluin | knee |
| Tobhta | twart |
| Tobhta thogalach | loose twart |
| Beul | gunwhale |
| Bàc | wood on gunwhale for rowing |
| Ceann maothanaidh | type of splice used on boat plank |
| Bòrd | plank |
| Crann | mast |
| Cnac | thole pin for rowing |
| Tairgnean copar | copper nails |
| Lann | rove over nail |
| Stiùir | rudder |
| Eilm | helm |
| Clarag | square stern |
| Deireadh cruinn | round stern as with skiff |
| Ràmh | oar |
| Dòrn | hand, grip |
| Seòl | sail |
| Liagh | oar blade |
| Sguit deiridh | floorboard aft? |
| Sguit thoisich | floorboard for? |
| Sliasaid | quarter, any side port or starboard |
| Gualainn | shoulder, port or starboard |
| Stoc | stem |
| Fàsag | plug hole and plug |
| Tuman | baler |
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