Compartment in the stern of a vessel used for storage; a storage space below the deck in the cockpit.

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A low headroom space below decks used for provisions or spare parts, or miscellaneous storage.

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A line attached to the boom to prevent it from accidentally gybing.

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A line led to a sail, but is not currently in use. The line currently in use is known as the working sheet. Usually the working and lazy sheets change when the boat is tacked.

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Light lines from the topping lift to the boom, forming a cradle into which the mainsail may be lowered.

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lb

Pounds.

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A volume. Pounds per hour.

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LBP

Length Between Perpendiculars

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LBR

Liberian (Flag)

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LBS

Lifeboat stations

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LC

Limestone Carrier.

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LC

Landing Craft

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Landing Craft Air Cushion

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LCL

Less than Container Load

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LCL

Abbreviation for "Less than Container Load." The quantity of freight which is less than that required for the application of a container load rate. Loose Freight.

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Loading Instrument

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Loading Manual

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Legal Document Research System

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LDT

Light Displacement Ton

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Refers to the direction in which a line goes.

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