·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Berth.
II. Berthing ·noun The planking outside of a vessel, above the sheer strake.
The rising or working up of the planks of a ship's sides; as berthing up a bulk-head, or bringing up...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Forecastle-men forward, and thence passing aft, foretop-men, maintop-men, mizentop-men, waisters, af...
See head-boards. ...