To change a boat's direction, bringing the bow through the eye of the wind.

To collide with a vessel head on.

To give the steersman the de-sired course to be steered.

Polyethylene or similar substance heat-treated and shrunk into an envelope around several units, thereby securing them as a single pack for presentation or to secure units on a pallet.

A very high wind. Also called "Snotter"

A method of removing heat from the flowing medium by circulation of a coolant in passages built into the diaphragm.

A short, confused sea.

Is that pressure of either the motive fluid or of the ejector gas discharge which causes an ejector to become unstable.

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

A bolted rim used for attachment to another object.

The removal of heat from the air or gas between stages.

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

Wing-like retractable devices extending from the sides of the vessel to dampen down rolling in seas and produce a steadier, smoother, and more comfortable motion.

Blower.

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

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

A bullying and tyrannical officer; he would drive his crew by brutality and the power of his fists.

Still, seaworthy, able.

The piece of board on which a man working aloft is swung.

Of a system (or part thereof) is its condition at an instant of time as described or measured by its properties.