A windlass or capstan drum.

In tensile testing, the ratio of maximum load to original cross-sectional area. Also called ultimate tensile strength.

A pointed stern, such as those on a canoe.

A propeller that can have the pitch of its blade changed to reduce drag when not in use.

The general name for ropes, blocks and tackles, tools, etc. (things).

A term previously given to the shares of smaller companies traded far less frequently on the London.

To attain headway (to get going or pick up speed).

Small boat similar to and including jetskis

An officer who attends to the berthing, etc., of ships in a harbor.

A rainbow formed by light rays which have been reflected from an extended water surface. Not to be confused with a reflected rainbow whose image may be seen in a still body of water. The center of a reflection rainbow is at the same elevation as the sun b ...

A small boat intended to be used only for short sails or racing.

The amount by which magnetic variation changes up or down each year in a particular area. The annual increase or decrease is printed in the compass roses on each chart and may make a significant difference over a number of years.

A type of schooner without a bowsprit.

See gain.

The process of producing electricity by transforming other forms or sources of energy into electrical energy; measured in kilowatt-hours.

A gas that does not react with other substances; e.g. argon or krypton; sealed between two sheets of glazing to decrease the U-value (increase the R-Value) of windows.

The value of a personal portfolio, product, or investment after depreciation and interest on debt capital are subtracted from operating income. It can also be thought of as the equivalent worth of all cash flows relative to a base point called the present ...

Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers An association formed in 1990 to represent the interests of stockbroking and investment.

The overall assets of an individual less liabilities.

A fixed term life assurance policy in which provision is made for premiums to pay for life cover.