A challenge

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Which erudite sailor will edify the unitiated by explaining "the wambles" ?
A tip for those who remember a kiddies' programme some four decades ago this has nothing to do with Wimbledon Common.

 

[ChrisE]

To move unsteadily or with weaving or rolling motion

Next?

 

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To move unsteadily or with weaving or rolling motion

Next?

Not quite. According to my sources wambles, wamblecroft, wamble-cropped mean afflicted with queasiness as in sea sickness which is why I like the word.