(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

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A thermoelectric thermometer used for measuring air temperature. The name is derived from the fact that the reference thermocouple is placed in an insulated bottle.

Kilo or metric ton. 1,000 Kilos or 2,204.6 pounds.

A metallic structure on which a compressor or other machine is mounted.

An indentation of the coastline between two headlands.

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The wind speed and direction in an undisturbed flow.

The housing around a motor that supports the active parts and protects them. They come in different varieties (open, protected) depending on the degree of protection required.

A type of lamp having a lens of heavy durable glass that focuses the light. They have longer lifetimes with less lumen depreciation than standard incandescents.

A Short line used to attach one thing to another - a short rope or cord that secures or attaches an item onboard a boat, usually for keeping it attached to the boat

To come alongside.

A small rail on tables and counters used to keep objects from sliding off when the vessel rolls and pitches.

A rope spliced into the end of a block and used for making it fast to rigging or spars. Such a block is called a tail-block.

Zone description

A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.

General name for an instrument which measures the earth's magnetic field intensity.

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See calorie.

In the US, a plan enabling employees to choose from a variety of benefits, depending on their own.