A hand held pneumatic chipping tool which the blows are transmitted through a group of floating needles or metal rods.

A boat which uses the wind as its primary means of propulsion.

The actual temperature of a moving gas stream. It is the temperature indicated by a thermometer moving in the stream with the same velocity as the stream.

In the US, a distribution of interest or dividends to the shareholders of a mutual.

Drill.

Emergency Towing Vessel

Full Operational Status

A guy who gets Head (toilet) cleaning detail.

A short length of line, usually braided or marled, used to temporarily bind the anchor cable to the messenger when the anchor is weighed by hand around the capstan.

Having a specific relationship to a time base or clock. In synchronous communications, data characters are sent according to a timing signal which synchronizes the two communicating devices.

The compound (working fluid) used in air conditioners, heat pumps, and refrigerators to transfer heat into or out of an interior space. This fluid boils at a very low temperature enabling it to evaporate and absorb heat.

A frame used to support the boom when the sail is down.

A metallurgical term describing the formation of graphite in iron or steel, usually from decomposition of iron carbide at elevated temperatures. Not recommended as a term to describe graphitic corrosion.

A rail surrounding the poop deck.

A notification by carrier of ship's arrival to the consignee, the "Notify Party," and - when applicable - the "Also Notify Party." These parties in interest are listed in blocks 3, 4 and 10, respectively, of the Bill of Lading.

A photometric unit of illuminance or illumination equal to one lumen per square centimeter.

The opening up the back (aft) edge of the mast in which the mainsail luff rope slides when it is hoisted. Some masts have an external sail track.

An association formed in September 1994 by a merger of the National Federation of Independent.

Man employed in unloading ships in harbour, or in taking a ship from one port to another. Paid "lump" sum for services.

On a square-rigged ship, a tackle used for hoisting casks and provisions.