A cleat designed to hold a line in place without slipping. It consists of two narrowing jaws with teeth in which the line is placed.

Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System. National Weather Service flood warning program.

The electric current that flows between metals or conductive nonmetal in a galvanic couple.

The amount of energy derived from an electrical source per unit quantity of electricity passing through the source.2. Electrical potential; voltage.

The coldest months of the year; months where average daily temperatures fall below 65 degrees Fahrenheit creating demand for indoor space heating.

In the US, a reputable stock with a record of consistently high dividend payments to.

In sailing, to be lifted by a wind shift that allows your boat to be lifted closer to the wind where by it allows you to sail a shorter distance to the next mark, buoy or finish line

MT 100 - bank payment on behalf of a customer.MT 400 - bank payment in settlement of a collection.MT 700 - bank issuance of a letter of credit.

An instrument that shows changes in humidity.

Modification of a corrosion system so that corrosion damage is mitigated.

Goods floating on surface of sea after a wreck.

A system capable of rotating about one axis.

The energy developed through the use of heat energy.

The distance between similar points on successive waves.

A provision of a bond or preferred stock issue, listed in its indenture (the formal agreement.

Having no sails up. In heavy weather the windage of the mast and other spars can still be enough to move the boat.

Recapitulation of the terms and conditions agreed

Character of main propulsion machinery assigned to a ship having classification character NS.

A compound that causes oxidation, thereby itself being reduced.

The space within a building or structure that is normally occupied by people, and that may be conditioned (heated, cooled and/or ventilated).