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To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

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

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The escape of water molecules from a liquid to the gas phase at the surface of a body of water.2. The conversion of a liquid to a vapor (gas), usually by means of heat.

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A container with no sides and frame members at the front and rear. Container can be loaded from the sides and top.

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Hundred weight (United States, 100 pounds: U.K.,112)

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

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That geographical belt located approximately in 40 degrees south latitude in which are encountered the prevailing or stormy westerlies.

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

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A boat selling supplies, provisions, and articles to ships.

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Removing cargo from a container (devanning).

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

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A draft that matures at a fixed or determinable time after presentation or acceptance.

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Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.

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

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Extending a sail using a whisker pole

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To run a line completely through and out of a block, fairlead, etc.

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The ability to convert energy into other forms, such as heat or chemical reaction, so that it can be retrieved for later use. Also the development, design, construction and operation of devices for storing energy until needed. Technology includes devices ...

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That part of the total stroke which can be utilized repeatedly in actuator applications. It is measured starting at the compressed height and is the difference between the compressed height and the actuator height limit.

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Chemical species slated to replace CFCs in the near future.

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A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

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