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Setting rate within a conference tariff that is different from the rate(s) for the same items established by other conference members.

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The place where a vessel lies. The place in which a man sleeps.

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A command to stop or cease immediately what one is doing.

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Is the ratio of actual capacity to piston displacement, stated as a percentage.

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The process of desiccants being regenerated by water being driven off the desiccant. Hot air or gas passes through the desiccant bed, heating it. As a result, the partial pressure of the water vapor becomes higher than that in the regenerating air. Water ...

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(turbine oils) -- a test for determining the ability of an oil to aid in preventing the rusting of ferrous parts in the presence of water.

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Columnar support for the steering wheel in the cockpit.

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The amount of air that a filter can handle. Expressed in CFM.

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Required by some countries for protection against the dumping of certain types of merchandise or products.

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The straight or curved line of the deck line; curvature of the lines of a vessel toward the bow and stern.

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A structure which extends outboard beyond the edge of the hull for some special purpose. Some Polynesian canoes use outriggers to support an "ama" or small secondary hull, while fishing boats may use outriggers to suspend lines or nets over the water. ...

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A right claim against the guarantors of a loan or draft or bill of exchange.

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An inspection method for welding, forgings etc. based on the ability of certain types of liquids to enter voids and crevices by capillary action and to remain there when the surface liquid is removed.

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Marks of identification.

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The short foot rope at the end of a yard at the outer corner of a square sail used when reefing or furling.

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A direction of forty-five degrees or less from the stern.

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To move cargo from one place to another.

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A measuring tool used to check air pressure at the tool by inserting a hypodermic needle into the rubber hose.

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To sail a boat closer to the wind - to steer closer to the wind, usually by pulling in on the sheets

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A situation in which waves strike a boat from the side, causing it to roll unpleasantly.

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