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A long, underground metal or plastic pipe through which air is drawn. As air travels through the pipe it gives up some of its heat to the soil, and enters the house as cooler air.

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To come alongside.

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Nautical name for an anchor. Originally, was a stone used as an anchor.

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A combination cup anemometer and pressure-plate anemometer, consisting of an array of cups about a vertical axis of rotation, the free rotation of which is restricted by a suitable spring arrangement.

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A measure of the attenuation due to scattering, of light as it traverses a medium containing scattering particles.

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Sling of various types used for lifting vehicles on to and off general cargo ship.s

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(APAC)Advises on matters involving international capital markets and the views and concerns of the.

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Wind that is deflected from it's normal course by the sails

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DOA

Do Not Attend.

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A strategy in options trading in which an option is purchased at an exercise price above that of the.

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(1) A wind shift further forward relative to the boats direction or heading. (2) A bar or angle under a deck the same size as deck beams. It is used around stair openings in deck, small hatch openings, or at dead end of longitudinals.

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See: 'tracker.

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A court order instructing a garnishee (a bank) that funds held on behalf of a debtor (the judgement.

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The number of cycles of stress that can be sustained prior to failure under a stated test condition.

A pump which is used to deliver air to the aquarium. The pump pushes air through silicon tubing and to air stones or other aquatic decor. They are also an essential for UGF's (undergravel filters). An air stone is placed in each clear tube. When the air b ...

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The production of an electric current in a conductor by the variation of a magnetic field in its vicinity.

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The difference between the actual electrode potential when appreciable electrolysis begins and the reversible electrode potential.

The distance between the water level at chart datum and an overhead obstacle such as a bridge or power line.

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The prescribed level of pollutants allowed in outside or indoor air as established by legislation.

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When reaching retirement age, a person can elect to defer payment of his/her state pension. The.

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