White-lead and tallow used on standing rigging.

An air operated device for hoisting or pulling. Similar to a winch

An obsolete term describing oil or grease coatings used to provide temporary protection against atmospheric corrosion.

Society of Maritime Arbitrators

Snappy, seamanlike; a smart ship is an efficient one.

A term used to describe a technologically advanced window system that contains glazing that can change or switch its optical qualities when a low voltage electrical signal is applied to it, or in response to changes in heat or light.

A rate of action. In this case, quickly.

Said of a vessel when her keel is close to the bottom and all but touching it.

Molten slag; in the pulp and paper industry, the cooking chemicals tapped from the recovery boiler as molten material and dissolved in the smelt tank as green liquor.

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Pipe lines to a compartment for smothering a fire by steam or by a chemical.

The operation of secretly bringing goods into a country to avoid paying duty on the goods. Also applies to illicit goods.

Single Number Access Code

Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

A metal fitting with an arm that uses a spring to close automatically when connected to another object.

block

A block with a single sheave which is hinged and opens on the side so that the bight of a line can be led into the block and closed without running the whole length through

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Sunk

A very high wind. Also called "Snotter"