A pallet designed so that the forks of a fork lift truck can be inserted from all four sides. See Fork lift.

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.

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

A marine insurance term meaning that the assurer will not allow payment for partial loss or damage to cargo shipments except in certain circumstances, such as stranding, sinking, collision or fire.

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

The left side of the ship.

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

Reservation number used to secure equipment and act as a control number prior to completion of a B/L.

Cost of unloading a vessel is borne by the charterer.

A chaplain.

During the operation of tacking, the moment when a sailing vessel is head to the wind and hanging there, with her head not paying off on the opposite tack. Such a vessel is said to be "in stays" or "in irons".

To fill in the seams with cotton or oakum.

Pieces of timber bolted to the hounds of a mast, to support the trestle-trees.

Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

The point of a tide when the water is the highest.

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

Chemical species slated to replace CFCs in the near future.

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

An occasional sprinkling dashed from the top of a wave by the wind, or by its striking an object.

A rotating device, with two or more blades, that acts as a screw in propelling a vessel. Sometimes called a screw.