Slang term for a small swab made of rope and used for drying decks.

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

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

The practically steady winds blowing toward the equator, N.E. in the northern and SE. in the southern hemisphere.

Tassels of unraveled line, yarns, etc. which are lashed around chafe spots such as spreaders to prevent chafe on sails.

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.

Present a rate proposal to a conference meeting for adoption as a conference group rate.

A seaman's personal "painter" is his lifeline, and if it is severed, he dies.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

The part of a block which is opposite the swallow, which is where the line enters.

To luff or luff up is to head into the wind, causing sails to flutter.

A signal which is hoisted during a sailing race to protest the actions of another (for rules infractions)

Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

A cruise of a new ship for the purpose of testing out all machinery, etc. Shank

Going toward the direction of the wind, by alternate tacks.

To calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon using a sextant and recording the times of these sighting ...

The escape of water molecules from a liquid to the gas phase at the surface of a body of water.2. The conversion of a liquid to a vapor (gas), usually by means of heat.