To reeve and secure a stopper (hold a strain on a line while transferring it).

A lower-than-usual tariff rate assessed because a shipper offers a greater volume than specified in the tariff. The incentive rate is assessed for that portion exceeding the normal volume.

(1) A term signifying an inclination of an object from a perpendicular; to turn anything so that it does not stand perpendicularly or square to an object. (2) Those timbers in a ship near the bow or stern which are sharply angled from the keel. (3) The op ...

Thin strips of wood put around the hatches, to keep the tarpaulin down. Also put upon rigging to keep it from chafing. A large batten widened at the end, and put upon rigging, is called a scotchman.

Is the property of a substance that gauges the potential or driving force for the flow of heat.

Alphabet used by the Navy when making sure that a letter is understood; i.e. "BRAVO OSCAR ALPHA TANGO spells BOAT"

A raft used in case of emergencies, such as sinking or fire.

A container designed with openings in the side and/or end walls to permit the ingress of outside air when the doors are closed.

A sail set forward of the foremast on the headstay; a foresail

The condition when a perfect gas is isentropically compressed, and the gas inlet temperature and also the amount of work spent is the same for each stage.

At a considerable distance.

An irrevocable letter issued for a specific amount; renews itself for the same amount over a given period.

A filter unit that combines three principles to filter out oil aerosols: 1) Direct interception - A sieving action, 2) Inertial impaction - Collision with filter media fibers, 3) Diffusion -Particles travel in a spiral motion, presenting an effective fron ...

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Distribution pressure (headers).

A rope attached to the clew of the foresail and rove through a block on the swinging boom. Used for guying the clews out when before the wind.

Freight charges paid by the consignor (shipper) prior to the release of the bills of lading by the carrier.

Small boat carried on the vessel and used in case of emergency.

A compressor belonging to the group of dynamic compressors.

When the wind pushes on the wrong side of the sail, causing it to be pushed away from the wind. If the lines holding the sail in place are not released, the boat could become hard to control and heel excessively.

Sailing vessel with three or more masts. Square rigged on foremast, fore and aft rigged on all others.