Sailing other than close; hauled or into the wind (wind astern).

The general name for ropes, blocks and tackles, tools, etc. (things).

A thermometer used in aircraft which automatically corrects for adiabatic and frictional temperature rises by imparting a rotary motion to the air passing the thermal sensing element.

Marine Gas Oil

A shore that wind blows onto; it is best to stay well off a lee shore in a storm

Income received from property letting is subject to income tax. The amount taxable is the amount.

To ease out or slacken a line, chain or cable or let it run in a controlled manner.

To cause the land to sink below horizon by sailing away from it.

The range of operating conditions of a device within which operating influences are negligible. The range is usually narrow. Reference operating conditions are the conditions under which reference performance is stated and the base from which the values o ...

Gilts are fixed income or index-linked bonds issued by the UK Government.

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A remote indicator for wind speed and direction used in conjunction with a contact anemometer and a wind vane. The indicator consists of a center light, connected to the contact anemometer, surrounded by eight equally spaced lights which are individually ...

A line attached to the boom to prevent it from accidentally gybing.

The area of glass that fits in the window frame.

A sounding balloon which, when operationally inflated, resembles an inverted teardrop.

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The price at which a bond or preferred stock can be redeemed by the issuer. The call price will.

Energy terms

The rate of heat flow required to maintain a specific indoor temperature; usually measured in Btu per hour.