the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

The shaft input per unit of compressor capacity.

Air under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.

Speed through the water, not "over ground".

National flag or insignia flown by a ship at sea.

The condition of the tide when there is no horizontal motion.

A pipe of large diameter, through which the chains pass into the chain lockers.

Said of an anchor when the cable is taut and vertical.

A small double-pronged bendable pin used to secure a clevis pin or to keep turnbuckles from unwinding.

An auxiliary volume that may be opened to the clearance space for increasing the clearance, usually temporarily, to reduce the volumetric efficiency of the compressor.

Abbreviation for the Railway Service "Container On Flat Car."

To reduce the volume of, by or as if by pressure.

An oil-skin hat with broad rear brim.

To communicate with a vessel in sight.

An extension of the keel for protection of propeller and rudder.

A sail attached to the forestay as opposed to a jib which is attached to the headstay.

A precursor to the sextant. An old navigational device for checking the altitude of the sun or stars.

A valve that controls the flow in air lines.

A government official residing in a foreign country who represents the interests of her or his country and its nationals.

The cabin roof, raised above the deck to provide headroom in the cabin. Also trunk.