Plural of broadling; multiple young or small broad-beamed vessels.
Standard plural of 'broadling' using '-s.' This form appears in historical naval documents but is now primarily of linguistic interest rather than practical use.
Most maritime terms that sound cute or diminutive ('broadling,' 'shiplet') didn't survive into modern English because sailors preferred straightforward, unambiguous language when lives depended on clear communication.
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