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(1) A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail (e.g., spinnaker pole or whisker pole, which serves the same purpose for a jib). (2) One of the two points around which the earth spins, known as the north and south poles.

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A contract term meaning both parties agree to provide something for the other.

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A compressor belonging to the group of displacement rotary compressors, a type of valve less displacement machine. Also referred to as "Roots blower".

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A certificate, issued by a building society or bank (in accordance with Section 352 of the Income.

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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (or Merc) was called the Chicago Butter and Egg Board until 1919 and.

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The process of modifying the characteristics of electrical power (for e.g., inverting dc to AC).

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A structure erected to display a characteristic light as a warning of danger at sea and as an aid to navigation.

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CFM. An airflow measurement of volume.

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The portion of a safety/relief valve that surrounds the spring. The spring housing.

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Unjustified overtrading by a stockbroker or fund manager.

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A bolt fitted with a ring through its eye, used for securing, running, rigging, etc.

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Sums paid by agent on behalf of owner at a port and recovered by disbursements account.

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Cut

The shape or design of a sail.

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Old sailor's term for a flat calm with no wind.

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Insurance which provides an income to policyholders when they are unable to work due to an.

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An allowable expense subtracted from gross income to reduce income tax liability. An exemption.

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The permanent ownership of land or buildings which can be legally passed on to heirs and the most.

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Chemicals containing carbon and hydrogen.

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A two-masted vessel with foremast square rigged, and mainmast fore and aft rigged. Originally, a ship of brigands, or pirates.

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A flexible strip used for fairing lines.

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