A large solid post on a wharf or pier for securing mooring lines; the same when constructed on the deck of a ship.

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

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.

A type of flag used to identify a boater's affiliation with a yacht club or boating organization.

A draft that matures at a fixed or determinable time after presentation or acceptance.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Used to describe a light that blinks on and off, where the period of light is shorter than the period of darkness separating the flashes.

Similar to a whip, an instrument of punishment where seamen were flogged on their bare backs.

That part of the total stroke which can be utilized repeatedly in actuator applications. It is measured starting at the compressed height and is the difference between the compressed height and the actuator height limit.

Slang sailing expression for a piece of metal or shroud that can cut or stab you.

A warehouse authorized by Customs to receive duty-free merchandise.

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

Millions of cubic feet per 24 hour.

On a square-rigged ship, a small triangular sail set above the skysail in fair weather. A square version is called a Moonraker.