See 'time.

To take down a sail quickly; the entire action of getting a sail out of the wind and furling it.

CFM. An airflow measurement of volume.

Thin plates attached to the exterior of the hull to deaden any rolling.

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

A waybill covering two or more consignments of freight.

A short length of chain, usually 15 fathoms (90 feet). (Method of measuring chain.)

Energy which a substance possesses because of the motion and configuration of its atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles.

A material (such as oil) used between moving parts of machinery to make the surfaces slippery and reduce friction.

A bank account which offers a number of facilities including cheque book for debt.

At or in the direction of the bow. Also the fore part of the ship.

A certified document showing the origin of goods; used in international commerce.

To stow or secure in a safe place. A top-mast is housed by lowering it and securing it to a lowermast.

A change made either in the route of a shipment in transit (see Reconsignment) or of the entire ship.

The purchase of accepted term Bills of Exchange at a discount to allow for the funding of the advance from the discount date until the maturity date of the bills.

Wheeled under-carriage on which a container or chassis may be placed.

Side stays from the masthead to the rail..

Light rope secured to a buoy to hold vessel while stronger moorings are attached.

A moveable or fixed heater used to heat individual rooms.

The pressure encountered on the return side of a system.