Temperature of equilibrium between the liquid and vapor phases of a substance at a given pressure.

Not Otherwise Enumerated.

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The record of an aneroid barograph.

Lowest temperature at which a product gives off an inflammable gas when mixed with air.

An instrument, for the recording of two or more meteorological parameters, in which the ventilation is provided by a suction fan.

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.

See Ship's Port Agent

A movable block and tackle used on board for a variety of purposes, including the handling of cargo in holds.

Readily taking up and retaining moisture.

An instrument for measuring angles of inclination. Used in conjunction with a ceiling light to measure cloud height at night.

A threaded, adjustable fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging. It is used to to maintain correct tension on standing rigging. Can also be used to pull objects together.

A buoy moored near a Lightship from which she can check her position to make sure that she has not moved by dragging.

The line where the water comes to on the hull of a boat. Design waterline is where the waterline was designed to be, load waterline is the waterline when the boat is loaded, and the painted waterline is where the waterline was painted. Actual waterline is ...

To disconnect a transmission and/or distribution line; a power line that is not carrying a current; to open a circuit.

A radar term for a single pulse of radio energy.

Officer of the deck

Said of a line that leads from its point of attachment towards the stern of the ship.

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

A component of a hydropower plant; a pipe that delivers water to the turbine.