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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. Helps in steering the ship

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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.

Helps in steering the ship

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Helps in steering the ship - sails

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Chapter 2.3: The Inchcape Rock - Brainstorming (A3) [Page 107]

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