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Charlie Noble

noun

Etymology

Uncertain; said to allude to an officer or captain of this name who insisted on having the funnel polished.

Definitions

  1. A funnel for discharging smoke from the galley.

    • Charlie Nobles should be fitted with cowls which will automatically turn to leeward and thereby force the draught. A Charlie Noble should be demountable and the hole through the cabin roof should be covered by a strong, tight-fitting lid.

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