This term, in its ordinary signification, when applied to a place on tidewaters, means the space between ordinary jfrigh and low water mark, or the space over which the tide usually ebbs and flows. It is a term not more significant of a sea margin than "shore." Niles v. Patch, 13 Gray (Mass.) 257. The term designates land washed by the sea and its waves; is synonymous with … [Read more...] about BEACH
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BARRIERS TO EXIT
An obstacle that makes it difficult to leave a business or industry. … [Read more...] about BARRIERS TO EXIT
BASIN
In admiralty law and marine insurance. A part of the sea inclosed in rocks. U. S. v. Morel, 13 Am. Jur. 286, 26 Fed. Cas. 1,310. … [Read more...] about BASIN
BATIMENT
In French marine law. A vessel or ship. … [Read more...] about BATIMENT
BEACON
A light house, or sea mark, formerly used to alarm the country, in case of the approach of an enemy, but now used for the guidance of ships at sea, by night, as well as by day. … [Read more...] about BEACON