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(1) To tip the boat over so that the boat is upside down with the mast pointing down to the sea bottom. (2) A bag in which a spinnaker or other large sail can be stowed with the lines attached so that it can be rapidly raised.

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A method of storing a sail, e.g., by rolling the jib around the headstay.

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An additional extra tax.

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A region near the earth in which the relative velocity increases from zero with elevation, due to the motion of the atmosphere relative to the earth's surface.

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A navigational instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies

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A position based on estimations of a boat's position using estimated speed, currents, and the last known position/fix - of the boat.

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First attempt at best offer that can be matched

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The region around the equator between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The tropics are known for their warm weather.

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To search for a sunken object by towing a grapnel along bottom.

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A platform and protective coaming setting high up on a mast, to accommodate the look-out aloft while the ship is at sea.

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The bow and forward part of the vessel above the waterline.

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The tall, narrow, waterproof box that houses a vessel's centerboard and allows it to be retracted into the ship's hull.

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A line connecting points of equal magnetic variation on a map.

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To assist or help.

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

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A spring loaded pressure relief valve actuated by the static pressure upstream of the valve. The valve opens normally in proportion to the pressure increase over the opening pressure.

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Is one in which there is no liquid injection and/or liquid circulation for evaporative cooling or sealing.

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Notations made when the cargo is received at the carrier's terminal or loaded aboard a vessel. They show any irregularities in packaging or actual or suspected damage to the cargo. Exceptions are then noted on the bill of lading.

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Jail

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

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