To reduce the volume of, by or as if by pressure.

A factor expressing the deviation of gas from the laws of hydraulics.

The condition of the tide when there is no horizontal motion.

The ratio of fuel consumption to compressor capacity.

Large bollards affixed to the main deck near the bow of a square rigged vessel around which hawsers or anchor cables were belayed.

(COMPS) See 'pension.

A dog or brace to hold objects rigidly in place.

This property of a gas is the weight of air or gas per unit volume. Unless specified, it refers in compressor practice to the weight per unit volume at conditions of total temperature, total pressure and composition which prevail at the compressor intake.

Abbreviation for the Railway Service "Container On Flat Car."

A valve that controls the flow in air lines.

Speed through the water, not "over ground".

the liquid that separates from a vapor during condensation.

A formal statement describing goods to be shipped; filed with and approved by the consul of the country of destination prior to shipment.

An executive agency within the Inland Revenue. The Contributions Agency deals with all aspects of NI.

An extension of the keel for protection of propeller and rudder.

National flag or insignia flown by a ship at sea.

A sail attached to the forestay as opposed to a jib which is attached to the headstay.

An oil-skin hat with broad rear brim.

A small double-pronged bendable pin used to secure a clevis pin or to keep turnbuckles from unwinding.

To communicate with a vessel in sight.