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A rope passed around (center) a boat or other object for hanging.

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States that the volume of a gas, at constant temperature, varies inversely with the pressure.

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The most commonly used lubricating oil for compressors.

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To steer the boat more into the wind, thereby causing the sails to flap or luff.

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A small storm jib made of very heavy cloth.

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Filtering device used to remove the solid debris from the cooling water.

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Horizontally mounted block used to re-direct a line on deck.

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A conduit for disposing of refuse-especially that the ship/s galley.

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The carrier issuing transportation documents or publishing a tariff.

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A laborer who works at loading and discharging cargo.

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Used for hoisting a topmast or topgallant mast on a square rigged ship.

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British standard pipe parallel.

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An automatic or manual valve that causes the flow to be by passed.

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To take in, or lower a sail. To put out a light. To cover with water.

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In the middle portion of the boat - Roughly halfway between a ship's stem and stern, and where the beam usually is the widest.

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In a line parallel to the ship's keel.

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Lights required to be shown on boats underway between sundown and sunup.

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Is the temperature at the inlet flange of the compressor.

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The bearing surrounding the propeller shaft where it exits the hull.

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

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