A fender made of granulated cork and covered with woven tarred stuff.

Said of the anchor chain when moored and the chain does not lead clear of another chain.

On a square-rigged ship, a small triangular sail set above the skysail in fair weather. A square version is called a Moonraker.

The portion of a valve used to guide the disc.

The part of a ship's rigging which is permanently secured and immovable; e.g. stays, shrouds, etc.

On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.

The horizontal movement of the water due to tide

An indicator which signals the difference in pressure between any two points of a system or a component.

A survey that shows how much energy you use in your compressed air generation. It will help find ways to use energy more efficiently.2. A survey that shows how much energy you use in your house or apartment. It will help you find ways to use less energy.

Is a process taking place under constant volume. To raise the pressure from state 1 to state 2, heat must be added. The pressure change is proportional to the change in temperature.

Is a heat exchanger located immediately preceding an ejector to condense and remove a portion of the vapor in the mixture and thus reduce the total lb/hr to be handled.

A knot used to form a knob in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.

Sailor slang for marriage.

The part of a block which is opposite the swallow, which is where the line enters.

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.

ANSI specification for a Compressed air supply source that meets OSHA specification # 1910.134(i)(1)(ii)requirements for breathing air.

A statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded for a specified voyage.

Water which runs down and collects in the bilges of a ship and usually becomes foul and noxious.

Lines drawn on a weather map indicating regions of equal pressure. When the lines are close together, this indicates a rapid change in air pressure, accompanied by strong winds.