An untidy loose end of a rope (or rags).

The purchase of an option, by a writer, which has the same terms as an option which has previously.

An order to execute a transaction in one security that depends on the price of another security..

A small naval sword worn by midshipmen or their equivalents when in full dress uniform.

The difference between the diameter of a shaft rod, etc., and that of the hole in which it works.

The method by which a racing yacht may object to the actions of a rival on the basis of a breach of the racing rules. A protest committee will hear both sides, and if the protest is upheld, the offending yacht may be penalized.

A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship.

A measure of the ability of a light source to show colors, based on a color rendering index.

A term used in options trading. It is a straddle using options with different exercise prices, where.

A time or a date draft that has been accepted by the buyer (the drawee) for payment at maturity.

Water service between two coasts; in the U.S., this usually refers to water service between the Atlantic and Pacific or Gulf Coasts.

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement reciprocating compressors.

A system of rivers and canals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States allowing boats to travel along them without having to go offshore.

To spill the sails is to take the wind out of the sails, either by heading up into the wind, or by easing the sheets to the point where the sails can hold no wind.

A dock line leading forward or aft, to prevent a vessel from moving ahead or astern. The after bow spring line is attached near the bow and runs aft, where it is attached to the dock. The forward quarter spring line is attached to the quarter of the boat, ...

Said of a vessel that is firm, strong, and unlikely to develop leaks.

The pressure measured in a flowing stream (liquid or gas) in such a manner that no effect on the measurement is produced by the velocity of the stream.

A method of signaling and communicating using two flags held in position by the signaler, the positions of the flags denoting the meaning.

To develop a hole or break in the hull through which seawater could enter. Term originated from a sprung plank.

A vertical support for guardrails and lifelines.