The assembly connecting the crankcase and connecting rod to the cylinder head and piston rod for translating circular to linear motion.

The resistance between metallic contacts and the semiconductor.

(1) A longitudinal crack in a mast or other spar. (2) The shivers of a sail when sailing too close to the wind. (3) As a verb, to let it out.

Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.

A dust-collection chamber containing numerous permeable fabric filters through which the exhaust gases pass. Finer particulates entrained in the exhaust gas stream are collected in the filters for subsequent treatment/disposal.

An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.

The side-to-side (athwartship) motion of a vessel.

The sum of the ratings of the electricity consuming apparatus connected to a generating system.

Recombination occurring in the emitter region of a photovoltaic cell.

In the S, this is a popular name for various state laws enacted to protect the public against.

The purchase of new shares by an underwriter who subsequently attempts to resell to the market for a.

A freehold property given as a gift in a.

The compressor is started automatically, depending on demand. Control panel is energized with no "pre-start" cycle required, as pre-lubrication pump and buffer (seal) air are always "on". A state of pre-start exists. Steam turbine compressors are "slow-ro ...

The after rail at the stern of a ship. Also called a Pushpit

General term used to denote all activities connected with the catching of fish by any means.

A bunk which runs under the cockpit

On a square-rigged ship, a small triangular sail set above the skysail in fair weather. A square version is called a Moonraker.

A heating unit where heat is distributed by means of convection or fans.

See D/P and D/A.

A keel that runs the length of the boat.