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

A component made up of a cylinder barrel, end covers, a piston rod, a steel or stainless steel piston. A device which induces action or motion with compressed air being the medium through which the power is transmitted.

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

Abbreviation for "Beneficial Cargo Owner." Refers to the importer of record, who physically takes possession of cargo at destination and does not act as a third party in the movement of such goods.

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.

The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in nonnegotiable form.

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

A single inlet compressor with the impeller or impellers mounted on an extended shaft of the driver.

A notched support for the boom when the sail is not raised. Unlike a gallows frame, a crutch is stowed when boat is sailing.

Seaman's call to attract attention.

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

An old maritime expression meaning "immediately", as "let go amain" (drop the anchor at once!).

A term for stowing cargo in a container.

A pallet so designed that the forks of a fork lift truck can be inserted from two sides only.

Bunker adjustment factor

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

An instrument for measuring electrical current in amperes.

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

In the direction of the vessel's head. Wind ahead is from the direction toward which the vessel's head points. In a forward direction.

The angle a celestial body makes with the horizon.