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A bolted rim used for attachment to another object.

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Compressor controls will run the compressor at varying loads to accommodate demand variations. Running a compressor at less than full load results in a drop in compressor efficiency and thus an increase in operating costs.

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A charge for delaying a steamer beyond a stipulated period.

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Still, seaworthy, able.

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Surface which forms a shore-based interface with ships.

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A horn type of vent designed to let air into a cabin and keep water out.

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

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Air at a temperature of 68

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Goods from a captured ship which was permitted to be distributed among the captors at once.

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Abrasion, wear or damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object

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Said of a line that leads from its point of attachment towards the bow of the ship.

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Old term for the boat used by the captain to go ashore.

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The portion of the flow stream which has already passed through the system or the portion of the system located after a filter or separator/filter.

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A valve to control the flow of air in a certain direction.

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A layer of dust built up on an air filter.

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Is the saturation pressure at the critical temperature.

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Open ocean sailing

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A large reinforced eye in the leech and clew of a sail that allows a line to fasten to it; e.g., the reef cringle and clew cringle.

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A line running from near the top of the mast, used to hold the spinnaker pole in place.

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