The yield on a security before the deduction of tax. Yield is a measure of the return on an.

The container of fresh water for drinking purpose used by the crew; formerly it consisted of a cask.

A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trade, based on a hierarchy.

Is that pressure of either the motive fluid or of the ejector gas discharge which causes an ejector to become unstable.

The simultaneous purchase of a stock, the purchase of a put, and the sale of a call, creating a.

A window glazing coating, usually tinted bronze or gray, used to reduce building cooling loads, glare, and fabric fading.

A term used in wills which refers to the personal possessions of the maker of the will. Such items.

A lift truck fitted with lifting attachments operating to one side for handling containers.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

Distinguishing flag of a merchant marine company flown from the mainmast of merchant ships.

One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received. Compare Clean Bill of Lading.

The gas resulting from the combustion of a fuel that is emitted to the flue.

A solar photovoltaic device that produces a specified power output under defined test conditions, usually composed of groups of solar cells connected in series, in parallel, or in series-parallel combinations.

Timber placed across the floor of the cargo hold to protect it from damage.

Foam or spray which is thrown out under the bow of a ship when she is under way. If fast moving with a lot of spray being thrown out, the vessel is said to have "A bone in her teeth".

Small birds that foretell bad weather and bad luck.

An asset pledged as a guarantee to a lender until a loan is repaid. If the borrower defaults,.

The tendency of a boat to move sideways in the water instead of along its heading due to the motion of currents or currents.

The structure (in a residential heating appliance, industrial furnace, or power plant) into which combustion gases flow and are contained until they are emitted to the atmosphere.