An elementary particle of an atom with a negative electrical charge and a mass of 1/1837 of a proton; electrons surround the positively charged nucleus of an atom and determine the chemical properties of an atom.

(1) To adjust the sails for best advantage. (2) Fore and aft balance of a boat. If either the bow or stern is depressed, the vessel is said to be down by the bow or down by the stern. (3) To trim is to adjust. It does not just apply to sheets. You can tri ...

Reversing the position of an object or line.

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The total amount of electric energy loss in an electric system between the generation source and points of delivery.

Filled with water but afloat.

The raising of new money by a company in order to pay off existing debt. more

The opening up the back (aft) edge of the mast in which the mainsail luff rope slides when it is hoisted. Some masts have an external sail track.

A type of schooner without a bowsprit.

Customs form permitting in bond cargo to be moved from one location to another under Customs control, within the same Customs district. Usually in motor carrier's possession while draying cargo.

A double block where the two sheaves lie in a plane one below the other, rather than alongside each other.

The electromotive force generated in a circuit containing two dissimilar metals when one junction is at a temperature different from that of the other. see also thermocouple.

A sliding fitting that attaches to a track allowing for the adjustment of blocks or other devices attached to the car.

Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers An association formed in 1990 to represent the interests of stockbroking and investment.

Is the energy a substance possesses by virtue of its motion or velocity. Used primarily in calculations for dynamic and ejector type compressors

A corporation, person, agency, authority or other legal entity that owns and/or operates facilities for the generation, transmission, distribution or sale of electricity primarily for use by the public.

The space within a building or structure that is normally occupied by people, and that may be conditioned (heated, cooled and/or ventilated).

Not a linear function of the relevant variables.

The officially designated elevation of an airport above mean sea level, taken as the highest point on any of the runways of the airport. Same as airport elevation.

A type of water heater that has no storage tank thus eliminating storage tank standby losses. Cold water travels through a pipe into the unit, and either a gas burner or an electric element heats the water only when needed.