A spar which projects forward from the bow of some boats, and extends the sail plan by allowing the headsails to be secured further forward.

To steer the boat more into the wind, thereby causing the sails to flap or luff.

The after rail at the stern of a ship. Also called a Pushpit

A chemical element that can be used as a fuel since it has a very high energy content.

When reciprocating compressors run, the moving parts such as pistons, rods, crossheads, connecting rods are repeatedly accelerated and retarded. These velocity changes set up pulsating inertia forces. The forces are of the first and second order. The firs ...

The generic name for a tradable loan security issued by governments and companies as a means of .

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Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

A power plant that generates power by combusting a fuel.

A white light, usually on the masthead, visible from all directions, used to indicate that a vessel is anchored.

During the operation of tacking, the moment when a sailing vessel is head to the wind and hanging there, with her head not paying off on the opposite tack. Such a vessel is said to be "in stays" or "in irons".

The power required to energize the magnetic field of a generator.

An arrangement of photovoltaic cells or material mounted on a rigid flat surface with the cells exposed freely to incoming sunlight.

Solar Two is a retrofit of the Solar One project (see above). It is demonstrating the technical feasibility and power potential of a solar power tower using advanced molten-salt technology to store energy. Solar Two retains several of the main components ...

When a share is said to be 'cum dividend', it means that it is offered for sale with an.

A reversal pattern in technical analysis. Technically, it is an decline to one price level,.

Pertaining to rain, or more broadly, to precipitation.

A precipitation amount of less than 0.005 inches. Also, the record made by any self-registering instrument.

A draft to which no documents are attached.

An individual with specific knowledge of a harbor, canal, river or other waterway, qualified to guide vessels through the region. Some areas require that boats and ships be piloted by a licensed pilot.