The formation of localized corrosion products scattered over the surface in the form of knoblike mounds called tubercles.

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Same as "grab rope" (rope).

Having to do with boats, ships, or sailing.

A state benefit payable after the expiry of state sickness benefit if a person is still unfit to.

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One who is employed in the working of cargo when a ship is being loaded or unloaded in port.

The cord, twine or other small stuff which is used to seize line.

Used in emergencies, this is a container which allows oil to drip into the sea in heavy weather. An oil slick is produced which prevents waves from breaking over the deck of a boat.

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A box-like structure designed to protect certain meteorological instruments from exposure to direct sunlight, precipitation, and condensation, while at the same time providing adequate ventilation. Instrument shelters are painted white, have louvered side ...

A device for measuring temperatures, consisting of lengths of two dissimilar metals or alloys that are electrically joined at one end and connected to a voltage-measuring instrument at the other end. When one junction is hotter than the other, a thermal e ...

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A rainbow seen in the spray of the ocean. It is optically the same phenomenon as the ordinary rainbow.

A structural failure of the filter medium due to flexing caused by cyclic differential pressure.

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Self Contained underwater Breathing Apparatus - see Aqualung.

The process of moving existing loads to off-peak periods.