Right Ascension of a celestial body is the arc of the equinoctial between Aries and the meridian of the object, always reckoning eastward from Aries.

The clear, soft plastic material used for dodger window panels

The rules which govern the management and timing of takeover bids involving companies listed on.

Not fastened; loose. Also, to loosen or ease off.

A stem curving up and forward in graceful line.

Abbreviation for:- Collect (cash) on Delivery.- Carried on Docket (pricing).

An order to haul up.

The designation provided in a classification by which a class rate is determined.

Correct alignment of the optical parts of an instrument.

A unit used in comparing freight earnings or expenses. The amount earned from the cost of hauling a ton of freight one mile.- The movement of a ton of freight one mile.

Not in packages or containers; shipped loose in the hold of a ship without mark and count." Grain, coal and sulfur are usually bulk freight.

A railroad yard with many tracks used for assembling freight trains.

Floor of the cockpit.

a measure of relative freedom from contaminants.

Used in meteorology to describe a mass of cold air moving toward a mass of warm air. Strong winds and rain typically accompany a cold front.

Thin cloth of woven wool in various colors used to make flags.

Document indicating the goods were loaded onboard when a document of title (b/L) is not needed. Typically used when a company is shipping goods to itself.

Beat to windward to avoid being driven onto a lee shore.

When documents presented do not conform to the requirements of the letter of credit (L/C), it is referred to as a "discrepancy." Banks will not process L/C's which have discrepancies. They will refer the situation back to the buyer and/or seller and await ...

Starting a compressor from a state of total shutdown. Usually done with "local" control at the compressor. May be done with "remote" control, but only advised with "heavy" instrumentation and monitoring accessories.