Break; e.g., the line parted under strain

A vessel whose bow and stern have drooped. The opposite of sagged.

A disturbance of surface water by conflicting current or by winds.

A short spar projecting over the stern of a sailing vessel to sheet the mizzen sail when the mizzen-mast is so far aft that there's not enough room inboard to bring down the sheet and trim the sail. Also, a short spar extending from the stemhead in place ...

Wooden swells on each side of the after end of a boom, having sheaves through which to lead the leech reefing pendants.

Shipment of goods to a foreign country.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

Articles handled only under certain conditions.

On older sailing ships, a heavy piece of curved timber projecting from the bow for the purpose of holding anchors in position for letting go or for securing them after weighing.

Any point of sail with the wind coming from the side of the boat. If the wind is coming from directly over the side, it is a beam reach. If the wind is coming from forward of abeam it is a close reach. If the wind is coming from over the quarter, it is ca ...

The largest circle which can be inscribed on a sphere by a plane that cuts through the center of the sphere. On the earth, the equator is a great circle, as are all the meridians of longitude which pass through both poles. The shortest distance between tw ...

A label required on shipments of flammable articles.

A mechanical barometer used to measure air pressure for warnings of changing weather.

The ratio of the actual water-vapor partial pressure to its saturation pressure at the same temperature. (considered only with atmospheric air).

Entire weight of goods, packaging and freight car or container, ready for shipment. Generally, 80,000 pounds maximum container, cargo and tractor for highway transport.

An old salt I know uses this term in reference to a "tangled mess of lines".

Screen of cloth or other material to give the crew protection against the weather, wind and water spray.

An anchor that is designed to bury itself into the ground by use of its plow shape. Also called a plow anchor.

(1) The transverse measurement of a boat at its widest point. Also called breadth. (2) One of the transverse members of a ship's frames on which the decks are laid.

A sound signal device (not necessarily mechanically operated).