A moment of time which could be measured by the shaking of a sail as a sailing ship comes into the wind.

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

Flat steel stock of various thicknesses used in the construction of a ship to form the sides and decks.

Rotative speeds at which rotating machinery-axial or screw lobe-pass through unbalanced operation.

Moving belt which brings a continuous supply of buckets loaded with bulk commodities.

The shape or design of a sail.

In spray painting applications, air trapped in a paint film caused by poor atomization during spraying.

A lift truck fitted with lifting attachments operating to one side for handling containers.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

White-lead and tallow used on standing rigging.

The qualified operating pressure which is recommended for a component or a system by the manufacturer.

Nautical slang for the engineroom crew. Included the chief engineer, who ran the engine and supervised; oilers and wipers, who lubricated and maintained the engine; and firemen and coal-passers, who fed the steam boilers.

A flexible strip used for fairing lines.

Hinged covers for freeing ports.

Making a ship just as it is about to sail.

Turning out all hands on board ship in the morning, or calling the watch for duty on deck.

Electrical measurement. The output of one or several electric machines. Load also denotes the power carried by a particular circuit.

Heavy canvas used as a covering.

The ratio of the real gas isentropic power consumption to shaft input.

The container of fresh water for drinking purpose used by the crew; formerly it consisted of a cask.