Sailing upwind so close to the wind that the forward edge of the sail is stalling or luffing, reducing the power generated by the sail and the angle of heel. Also known as pinching.

A term used in permanent health insurance which refers to a period, prior to payment by the.

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

An order to stop; as, "Avast heaving!"

Abbreviation for "Electronic Data Interface." Generic term for transmission of transactional data between computer systems. EDI is typically via a batched transmission, usually conforming to consistent standards.

Integrated Tug Barge

A single block such as a snatch block used as a fairlead to bring a line in a more favorable direction.

A way of joining photovoltaic cells or modules by connecting positive leads together and negative leads together; such a configuration increases the current, but not the voltage.

The amount of time required for positive cash flows to equal the total investment costs.

The date on which a dividend is declared by a company's directors. Once declared the dividend.

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The maximum value of natural solar insolation.

Small particle on which water vapor condenses.

Difference in air or gas temperature between the outlet of the intercooler and the inlet of the compressor.

To receive goods from a foreign country.

The tide with the least variation in water level, occurring when the moon is one quarter and three quarters full. The lowest high tide and the highest low tide occur at neap tide. The opposite is the spring tide.

The distance a boat can move around its anchor. Swinging room is important because if other boats or objects are within a boat's swinging circle they may collide.

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An expression describing a sailing ship set with every sail she can carry.