| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| CTR | Cutter |
| CUBC | Cambridge University Boat Club |
| CUI | Corrosion under Insulation |
| CV | Aircraft Carrier (Cruiser, heaVier-than-air aircraft) |
| CV | Carrier Vehicle |
| CWBF | Classic and Wooden Boat Festival |
| CWBF | Classic Wooden Boat Festival |
| DBBC | Detroit Beach Boat Club |
| DBIG | Dragon Boat Interest Group |
| DBSC | Dalgety Bay Sailing Club |
| DBSC | Double Bay Sailing Club |
| DBSC | Dublin Bay Sailing Club |
| DBV | Dragon Boat Victoria |
| DBWI | Dragon Boat World International |
| DCBC | Darwin College Boat Club |
| DCBC | Downing College Boat Club |
| DCBT | Docklands Canal Boat Trust |
| DDBC | Dunstable and District Boat Club |
| DDG | Guided-Missile Destroyer |
| DEP | Diesel Electric Propulsion |