What is a stranded boat called?
What is a stranded boat called? /?'gra?nd/ IPA guide. Aground describes a boat that's accidentally gone ashore, or is stuck on the bottom of a lake or other body of water.
How do sailors greet each other?
'Ahoy' originated in the seafaring world, where it was used as an interjection to catch the attention of crew members and as a general greeting. It is often used today by participants in playful imitations of pirate speak.