James Callow Folklore Archive
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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
VOCABULARY: GREAT LAKES SAILING
"POPPING RIVETS" (RIVETS SHOOTING OUT FROM BOW AND HULL PLATES FROM
SEVERE SEA AND WIND STRAIN; A FRIGHTENING OCCURRENCE DURING HEAVY
GALES; IN THE INTERIOR OF THE SHIP)
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; TRAVERSE CITY
Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Trade & commerce |
Date learned: 02-21-1970