An instrument for measuring the amount of air flow of a compressor. Measured in CFM.

The distance the ship's side falls in towards the center line above the load water line. Opposite of flare.

A strong vertical post used to attach lines for towing or mooring.

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 ...

An additional extra tax.

A design in which the forestay does not go to the very top of the mast, but instead to a point 3/4-7/8 of the way up the mast.

The area of calm which lies inside the trade winds near the equator.

A point located en route between two other points.

The structure on deck where the donkey engine is located.

A traditionally shaped anchor having flukes perpendicular to the stock of the anchor and connected by a shank. These are less common than modern anchors such as the plow and lightweight anchors.

Transverse or longitudinal partitions separating portions of the ship ("walls" in a ship).

A curved or vertical timber that when paired with a floor or additional futtocks makes the frame of a wooden ship.

The topmost planking in the sides, next below the gunwale, often thicker than other planking.

An old method of cleaning a vessels bottom by burning off weed, barnacles or other growth while the vessel was in dry dock or careened. Breaming was also known as graving.

A gangway or gangplank. Used to cross from one ship to another, or from a ship to a pier.

A traditional maritime saying to indicate that it is time for a morning drink, it was generally assumed that in northern latitudes the sun would show above the foreyard of a ship by 11.00 which was approximately the time in many ships of the forenoon "sta ...

(1) A ruffle on the water indicating a breath of wind during a calm (2) A twisting hitch made in the bight of a rope to form two eyes, through which the hook of a tackle is passed for hoisting purposes.

Cubic feet per minute. An airflow measurement of volume.

Under ICC and common law, the requirement that a rate not be higher than is necessary to reimburse the carrier for the actual cost of transporting the traffic and allow a fair profit.

Articles handled only under certain conditions.