To luff or luff up is to head into the wind, causing sails to flutter.

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

Present a rate proposal to a conference meeting for adoption as a conference group rate.

Near or toward the shore

Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

Free air delivery. Air at the atmospheric conditions of the site and unaffected by the compressor. Flow is measured at the discharge valve of the compressor, after the aftercooler, the water separator and built in check valve. Capacity and power consumpti ...

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

The left side of the ship.

The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.

A rotating device, with two or more blades, that acts as a screw in propelling a vessel. Sometimes called a screw.

Instructions given by a shipper to a bank indicating that documents transferring title to goods should be delivered to the buyer only upon the buyer's acceptance of the attached draft.

Going toward the direction of the wind, by alternate tacks.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

Chemical species slated to replace CFCs in the near future.

The truck unit into which freight is loaded as in tractor trailer combination. See Container.

The forward curve of the stem of a ship.

A large solid post on a wharf or pier for securing mooring lines; the same when constructed on the deck of a ship.