A thermometer based upon the principle that the velocity of a sound wave is a function of the temperature of the medium through which it passes. Sonic thermometers possess very short time-constants and eliminate radiation error.

A pool of money normally set apart for a purpose, for example, a pension fund to provide.

The mark stencilled in and painted on a ship's side, designated by a circle and horizontal lines to mark the highest permissible load water lines under different conditions.

Putting cargo into a container.

The amount of conditioned air to be supplied by a cooling system; usually the maximum amount to be delivered based on a specified number of cooling degree days or design temperature.

The physical process by which a liquid or solid is transformed into the gaseous state. For this process a mechanical device uses the outside air's heat to evaporate water that is held by pads inside the cooler. The heat is drawn out of the air through thi ...

(Bridging loan) Term commonly applied to news wires carrying price and background information on securities and.

A term, used by some assurance companies, as an alternative to.

To steer the boat more into the wind, thereby causing the sails to flap or luff.

Same as parhelion.

An auxiliary engine used for furnishing power for a variety of small mechanical chores.

An individual with specific knowledge of a harbor, canal, river or other waterway, qualified to guide vessels through the region. Some areas require that boats and ships be piloted by a licensed pilot.

An electrical discharge caused by certain atmospheric conditions, which takes place around the rigging. Known by many other names, it was regarded by many superstitious seamen as a favorable omen, foretelling the end of stormy weather. And others believed ...

Transportation from one city to another as differentiated from local switching service.

The penalty a seller must pay if the construction project does not meet contractual standards or deadlines.

Any conventional barometer fitted with an extended scale so that atmospheric pressure measurements may be made at both high and low altitudes.

Leave the vessel.

A flat bottomed, blunt nosed dinghy (or small boat).

A term which describes the rising of warm air above cold air when two air masses of different temperatures, humidity and pressure meet.

Used for hoisting a topmast or topgallant mast on a square rigged ship.