Any point of sail with the wind coming from the side of the boat. If the wind is coming from directly over the side, it is a beam reach. If the wind is coming from forward of abeam it is a close reach. If the wind is coming from over the quarter, it is ca ...

The liquid resulting when water vapor contacts a cool surface; also the liquid resulting when a vaporized working fluid (such as a refrigerant) is cooled or depressurized.

A device built into or installed above a combustion appliance to assure the escape of combustion byproducts, to prevent backdrafting of the appliance, or to neutralize the effects of the stack action of the chimney or vent on the operation of the applianc ...

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A propulsion system for boats with an inboard engine operating an exterior drive, with drive shaft, gears, and propeller; also called stern-drive and inboard/outboard.

A method of storing a sail, e.g., by rolling the jib around the headstay.

The unofficial filtration industry description for filters designed to trap small size contaminants.

A specimen that is notched and subjected to alternating stresses until a crack has developed at the root of the notch.

A term commonly used in connection with a bill of lading. It involves the transfer of rights, title and interest in order to assign goods by endorsing the bill of lading.

Chocks which hold and anchor in place either in a locker or on deck.

(1) The transverse measurement of a boat at its widest point. Also called breadth. (2) One of the transverse members of a ship's frames on which the decks are laid.

A power-operated device with one or two drums to ensure that the working part of the fibre rope is reeled in no more than one layer. It may be used in conjunction with a rope storage reel.

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A device used to protect the user of any electrical system or appliance from shock.

An instrument for measuring relative humidity by means of wet and dry-bulb temperatures.

A term used to describe heat energy lost from a water heater tank.

Shipment of goods to a foreign country.

Precipitation from a cumuliform cloud. Characterized by the suddenness of beginning and ending, by the rapid change in intensity, and usually by a rapid change in the condition of the sky. The solid or liquid water particles are usually bigger than the co ...

A heat exchanger that transfers the heat contained in a liquid heat transfer fluid to air.

Sailing in the same direction as the wind with the wind coming from the stern.