The fundamental constituent of all vegetative tissue; the most abundant material in the world.

1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.

Towards the sides of the vessel (with reference to the centerline).

Where the boat is pointed directly into the wind, sails luffing

Required lights on a boat help others determine its course, position and what it is doing. Boats underway should have a red light visible from its port bow, a green light on the starboard bow and a white light at its stern. Other lights are required for v ...

Cubic Feet

Military Transportation Management Command

Offshore Supply Vessel

A tank used in a closed-loop solar heating system that provides space for the expansion of the heat transfer fluid in the pressurized collector loop.

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

Describing a small or confined space. Originated from the time when a cat-o'-nine-tails was used to inflict punishment.

The power required to compress a gas isothermally through a specified range of pressures.

Pertaining to measurements or devices in which the output vanes in discrete steps, i.e. on-off or pulse signals. Compare to analog.

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An anchor or weight, permanently attached to the sea floor, with a buoy going to the surface, used to hold the boat in a certain area.

See hook gauge.

A ship designed to carry all types of general cargo, or "dry cargo."

This represents three layers of glazing in a window with an airspace between the middle glass and the exterior and interior panes.

The position of anchor as it is raised clear of the bottom.

In the US, a debt instrument with a high level of safety issued by a federal.