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A bollard with horizontal arms, forming the shape of a cross, as a means of belaying lines.

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Fluid cooling agent.

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A rope sewn into the luff or foot of a sail for use in attaching to the mast or boom.

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An instrument with a movable arm to plot a course on a chart

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To move ahead swiftly. To move ahead of another vessel quickly when underway.

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A filter element whose medium consists of a series of uniform folds and has the geometric form of a cylinder, cone, disc, plate ... Synonymous with "convoluted" and "corrugated".

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The basic unit of measurement for lumber. One board foot is equal to a oneinch board, 12 inches wide and one foot long. Thus, a board ten feet long, 12 inches wide, and one inch thick contains ten board feet.

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The terms which apply when convertible loan stock, for example, a bond or a debenture, are.

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Pounds per square inch, gauge. Pressure indicated by a pressure gauge.

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CVM

Contingent Valuation Method

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The number of revolutions per minute of the compressor shaft.

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To carry sail to the full limit of strength of masts, yards, and tackles.

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

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The process by which a company changes the structure of its share capital by reducing the number.

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Towards, near, or at the bow; Prefix denoting at, near, or toward the bow.

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PSI - Pounds per square inch.

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A sudden squall of wind accompanied by lightning.

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An old naval saying to indicate those young men who, through birth or connection, were able to enter the Royal Navy without examination. Their subsequent promotion was assured.

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White-lead and tallow used on standing rigging.

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See Owner Code.

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