Alphabet used by the Navy when making sure that a letter is understood; i.e. "BRAVO OSCAR ALPHA TANGO spells BOAT"

Starboard Inboard

A gigantic sea animal.

The sudden heave of the ship.

In the US, the period between the time a policyholder makes an insurance claim and the time it is.

Estonia (flag).

Magnetic variation. The difference, east or west, between magnetic north and true north, measured as an angle. Magnetic variation varies in different geographic locations.

A phrase with a nautical derivation, meaning a man under the influence of drink or unsteadiness through drink.

In transit, or in passage.

A passive solar heating system in which the sun warms a heat storage element, and the heat is distributed to the interior space by convection, conduction, and radiation.

A precipitation gauge consisting of a receiver in the shape of a funnel which empties into a bucket mounted upon a weighing mechanism. The weight of the catch is recorded as inches of precipitation.

An alloy of lead containing 3 to l5% Sn, used as a hot dip coating for steel sheet or plate. Terne coatings, which are smooth and dull in appearance, give the steel better corrosion resistance and enhance its ability to be formed, soldered, or painted.

The earnings of a company are its annual profits after deduction of tax, dividends to preference.

An opening in a ship's side, provided with a glazed lid or cover for the admission of light.

A flat tray, generally made of wood but occasionally of steel, on which goods particularly those in boxes, cartons or bags, can be stacked. Its purpose is to facilitate the movement of such goods, mainly by the use of forklift trucks.

The element directly responsive to the value of the measured variable.

The measurement and computation of wind speeds and directions at various levels above the surface of the earth. Methods include pilot balloon observations, rabals, rawin or rawinsonde observations, radar tracking, or acoustic sounding.

The price paid for goods or services at the time of a transaction; a price that has not been adjusted to account for inflation.

Thin strips of wood put around the hatches, to keep the tarpaulin down. Also put upon rigging to keep it from chafing. A large batten widened at the end, and put upon rigging, is called a scotchman.

An instrument for the measurement of the radon content of the atmosphere.