Small lines used to tie the sails when they are flaked or furled.

The amount of energy an energy storage device or system can store.

A hydropower facility that stores water in a reservoir during high-inflow periods to augment water during low-inflow periods. Storage projects allow the flow releases and power production to be more flexible and dependable. Many hydropower project operati ...

The tank of a water heater.

A water heater that releases hot water from the top of the tank when a hot water tap is opened. To replace that hot water, cold water enters the bottom of the tank to ensure a full tank.

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

The space provided for stowage of provisions or other materials.

Wind with a speed between 56 and 63 knots (64 and 72 mph); Beaufort scale number 11.

Confined to an anchorage or haven through being unable to proceed because of stormy weather.

An exterior door that protects the primary door.

A very strong sail used in stormy weather. It is loose footed, being attached to the mast, but not the boom. This helps prevent boarding waves from damaging the sail or the rigging.

An announced warning of an approach of a storm.

Glass, plastic panels, or plastic sheets that reduce air infiltration and some heat loss when attached to either the interior or exterior of existing windows.

Broken in.

To put in place.

A marine term referring to loading freight into ships' holds.

Cubic space (measurement tons occupied by one tonne (2240 lbs or 1000 kgs of cargo))

Illegal passenger who hides himself on board a ship in order to gain free passage or to escape from a country.

A person illegally aboard and in hiding.