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Some words in the poem are related to different parts of a ship or a mariner’s life. Given below is the meaning of those terms. Identify the word. Floating object that shows direction

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Some words in the poem are related to different parts of a ship or a mariner’s life. Given below is the meaning of those terms. Identify the word.

Floating object that shows direction

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Floating object that shows direction - buoy

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