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(1) The rolled up part of a sail, tied with the reef lines, that is used to reduce sail area for heavy winds; To reduce the sail area. (2) A group of rocks or coral generally at a depth shallow enough to present a hazard to navigation.

An air flow caused by a fan that draws air through the heat exchanger core in a uniform pattern to dissipate the sensible heat.

A wind coming from the east.

A line drawn to indicate both the direction and magnitude of a force, such as leeway or a current.

Sailing with the tiller over to leeward by force of the wind

Arrival at land

Said of wind when exactly ahead; and of another vessel when her fore and aft line coincides with observer's line of sight.

Term applied to the direction of the wind when it is favorable to the course being steered.

A ported or closed cover for the end of a filter element.

To haul in until the line has a strain upon it.

A line used to tighten the leech of a sail, helping to create proper sail shape.

A piece of trim, usually wood, used to cover and often decorate a portion of the boat, i.e., caprail.

Structural pieces running fore and aft between the beams.

Stemming the tide or sea means to head the vessel's bow directly into the current or waves. Overcome adverse circumstances.

As tight as can be pulled by hand.

A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying the carrier's equipment beyond the allowed free time. The free time and demurrage charges are set forth in the charter party or freight tariff.- See also Detention and Per Diem.

Hoisting the ensign at 8 a.m. and down at sunset.

Nautical slang for the spirit of the sea, usually in the form of a sea devil. Davy Jones's Locker is the bottom of the sea, the final resting place of sunken ships, articles lost or thrown overboard, and of men buried at sea.

The part of the upper deck which is abaft the mainmast, or in that general location of a ship without one. The quarterdeck was normally reserved for officers.