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The operation of temporarily holding two lines together by seizing.

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

A structure for impeding and controlling the flow of water in a water course, and which increases the water elevation to create the hydraulic head. The reservoir creates, in effect, stored energy.

A deposit resulting from the oxidation and polymerization of fuels and lubricants when exposed to high temperatures. Similar to, but harder, than varnish.

The national flag flown on a jackstaff on the bow of naval ships while anchored.

Department of Transportation.

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Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

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Quality System Certification System.

North American Free Trade Agreement.

(See ROPE-YARN.)

A British Offshore Support Vessel Owners Association

A factor is an agent who will, at a discount (usually five to 8% of the gross), buy receivables.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Temperature before an orifice or nozzle, downstream of compressor discharge.

An old term to describe an untrained or incompetent seaman, or one who was worn out after many years of work.

A navigational light which turns on and off in a regular pattern, but is on more than it is off, so the period of light is longer than the period of darkness.

A metal tag attached to a machine or appliance that contains information such as brand name, serial number, voltage, power ratings under specified conditions, and other manufacturer supplied data.

When all the sails are aback.