The point of a tide when the water is the highest.

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In spray painting applications, Spray equipment which delivers material at a low pressure of no more than 10 PSI (at the air cap), however, with greater volume of air.

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Sustained winds greater than or equal to 40 mph or gust greater than or equal to 58 mph.

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Sustained winds greater than or equal to 40 mph or gust greater than or equal to 58 mph.

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Sailing ship with a favorable wind, sailing dry and easily. A person riding the crest of good fortune

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Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.

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A lamp that consists of a sealed arc tube inside a glass envelope, or outer jacket. The inner arc tube is filled with elements that emit light when ionized by electric current. A ballast is required to provide the proper starting voltage and to regulate c ...

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A type of High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that uses sodium under high pressure as the primary light-producing element. These high efficiency lights produce a golden white color and are used for interior industrial applications, such as in warehouses a ...

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The shares of companies participating in high technology fields such as computers, semiconductors.

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A loss ofstrength and ductility of .steel by high-temperature reaction of absorhcd hydrogen with carbides in the steel resulting in dec arbwri:.alien and internal fissuring.

Stocks whose dividend payouts are high as a proportion of their share price. This could either be.

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An income tax coding allocated to people who pay tax at the higher rate.

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The highest rate of income tax in the UK which in the 2002-2003 tax year is 40%. The rate is.

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The best of its type of fishing boat. Word originates from a time when the crew used to fish from the deck of a vessel. The best fisherman got the highest place on deck, up in the bow, so his line was the highest above the sea.

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Leaning out over the side of the boat to to counteract heel and balance it.

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

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Straps to hook your feet under in cockpit when hiking out.

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T/C remuneration

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A transaction in which the purchaser of goods pays an initial deposit and takes possession. .

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