A method to trap liquids or gases by causing them to penetrate into the absorbent material.

Abbreviation for "General Department Store Merchandise." A classification of commodities that includes goods generally shipped by mass-merchandise companies. This commodity structure occurs only in service contracts.

The captain of the ship.

To hold the mainsail or jib off to the side to cause the wind to blow onto the backside of the sail, used to slow a boat

Timbers used to support the deck planking of a wooden ship; also for supporting hatches.

An order to haul away or to heave around a capstan (pull).

Bunker adjustment factor

When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper's agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent.

Alongside of. Side by side. Side by side ; by the side of.

A letter of credit that contains a limited engagement clause which states that the issuing bank promises to pay the beneficiary upon presentation of the required documents at its counters or the counters of the named bank.

(1) An old term to denote a lazy sailor who is of little use on the ship. (2) Damaged goods, especially provisions.

An instrument for measuring electrical current in amperes.

The owners of a ship are entitled to payment as freight for merchandise returned through the fault of either the consignees or the consignors. Such payment, which is over and above the normal freight, is called backfreight.

Seaman's call to attract attention.

The area of the bow or stern projecting above and beyond a perpendicular from the water line at stem or stern.

Sometimes called a pulsation damper this is a small receiver fitted on the inlet or discharge of a reciprocating compressor. The device is designed to remove the resonance from the compressor thereby reducing noise.

A hole through casing, bulkhead, floor or deck to enable one to reach work or gear.

The title of a commander of a fleet or a subdivision of it.

The angle a celestial body makes with the horizon.

The act of decoying a ship ashore by means of false lights.