Glossary of terms

a hard, flat, saltless biscuit that formed part of navy or army rations

to stop moving forward, especially a ship or vessel

an instrument with mirrors and a shutter used for sending messages in Morse code by reflecting the sun's rays

the country where civilians live

a person in a household who spends time caring for their home and family, usually without paid employment

a large gun with a short barrel that fires shells high up into the air so that they drop down onto a target