Perforation of material in outer space resulting from meteor strikes.

An anchor that is designed to bury itself into the ground by use of its plow shape. Also called a plow anchor.

The generation of electricity or shaft power by an energy conversion system and the concurrent use of rejected thermal energy from the conversion system as an auxiliary energy source.

In water transportation, the time it takes between the arrival of a vessel and its departure.

'Mutual' non-profit-making institutions set up to lend money to their members for house purchase..

To change the course of a sailing vessel.

An instrument for measuring the amount of air flow of a compressor. Measured in CFM.

An abandoned vessel at sea (a danger to navigation) or Any abandoned vessel.

In wooden ship construction, these were cylindrical pins of oak which were used to secure the planks to her timbers. Pronounced "trennels".

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

The process of degrading organic material (biomass) by microorganisms in aerobic conditions.

Vibration isolation mount. Provides reductions in vibration transmission.

An additional extra tax.

Diesel.

A formula of the specific factors or elements that control the making of a rate. A rate can be based on any number of factors (i.e., weight, measure, equipment type, package, box, etc.).

A multihulled boat with three hulls.

The addition of a per unit tax

The mast aft of the mainmast in a sailing ship - the shorter mast behind the main mast on a ketch or yawl, or the third aftermost mast of a three-masted schooner or square-rigged ship.

Is one in which there is no liquid injection and/or liquid circulation for evaporative cooling or sealing.

To turn the boat away from the wind. Also, Fall Off. The opposite of heading up.