The point of a tide when the water is the highest.

A design in which the forestay runs to the top of the mast.

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

The escape of water molecules from a liquid to the gas phase at the surface of a body of water.2. The conversion of a liquid to a vapor (gas), usually by means of heat.

The part of an energy utility's charge based on actual energy consumed by the customer; the product of the kilowatt-hour rate and the total kilowatt-hours consumed.

Torsional moment or couple. It usually refers to the driving couple of a machine or motor.

An insulation product made of a fibrous material or plastic foams, pressed or extruded into board-like forms. It provides thermal and acoustical insulation strength with low weight, and coverage with few heat loss paths.

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.

Same as recording rain gauge.

A current meter consisting of six conical cups, mounted around a vertical axis, which rotate and generate a signal with each rotation. Tail vanes and a heavy weight stabilize the instrument.

To lie at anchor; to ride out; to safely weather a storm whether at anchor or underway.

A high R-value insulation product usually made from urethane that can be injected into wall cavities, or sprayed onto roofs or floors, where it expands and sets quickly.

The tank of a water heater.

(Bridging loan)See: 'money supply.

Removing cargo from a container (devanning).

Notice of intention to deliver a commodity in fulfilment of an expiring futures contract can be.

The part of a block which is opposite the swallow, which is where the line enters.

A means of billing electric power consumers to pay for the costs of demand side management/energy conservation measures and programs. (See also Benefits Charge.)

A construction element used to cover the exterior of wall framing and roof trusses.

The truck unit into which freight is loaded as in tractor trailer combination. See Container.