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Lie at anchor

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Loose and broken ice in bays, or along exposed edges of floes.

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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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Energy which a substance possesses because of the motion and configuration of its atoms, molecules, and subatomic particles.

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Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

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Cabin; sleeping compartment.

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SI

Systeme International. The international system of unit measurement.

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A sail placed forward of the mast, such as a jib; the sail set from the foremast on a schooner; the lowest square sail on the foremast of Square Riggers.

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A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship.

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(1) A navigator shoots the sun by using a sextant to measure its altitude. (2) A sailing vessel shoots when she forges ahead to windward with her sails luffing.

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Thin plates attached to the exterior of the hull to deaden any rolling.

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The most important commercial measurement when the intrinsic weight of the cargo is so low that the ship becomes full without being loaded to the cargo line. Is expressed in cubic metres or cubic feet.

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A layer of dust built up on an air filter.

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See Owner Code.

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Still, seaworthy, able.

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A form requiring all data in a commercial invoice along with a certificate of value and/or a certificate of origin. Required in a few countries (usually former British territories) and usually serves as a seller's commercial invoice.

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Beams sometimes fitted over the decks for the stowage of heavy boats or cargo.

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Wheeled under-carriage on which a container or chassis may be placed.

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Lying nearly head to wind and stopped, and maintaining this position by trimming sail or working engines.

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Observing with the eye. Applied to a document, means examining and signing as evidence of satisfaction as to its authenticity.

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