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

A point of sail where the boat is sailing away from the wind, but not directly downwind; Sailing with the wind coming from any direction from abeam to on the quarter, with the bow approximately 135 degrees to the wind source and the sails let out nearly a ...

A watertight cockpit with scuppers, drains, or bailers that remove water.

Hundred weight (United States, 100 pounds: U.K.,112)

The process of connecting a moving rail car with a motionless rail car within a rail classification yard in order to make up a train. The cars move by gravity from an incline or "hump" onto the appropriate track.

A container fitted with a rear door and a minimum of one side door.

A written agreement between the master of a ship and the crew concerning their employment. It includes rates of pay and capacity of each crewman, the date of commencement of the voyage and its duration.

Pieces of ice, about the size of a small house, that have broken off a glacier.

Passing another vessel.

To stop the running out of a line by taking a turn around a cleat, piling, etc.; to suddenly stop or secure a line. A ship with too much way can be snubbed by letting an anchor go.

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

The seller must deliver the goods to a pier and place them within reach of the ship's loading equipment. See Terms of Sale.

A position of a flag when lowered part way in salute (method of salute between vessels, like planes dipping wings).

Abbreviation for "Trailer Load."

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

When rope comes aboard a vessel and is put to use, it is called line, although some still call it rope if it is over one inch in diameter.

Liquefied Natural Gas, or a carrier of LNG.

(1) Floating, but at mercy of wind and sea. (2) Piercing the hull with a projectile. (3) Taking in sail during a calm.

A government document which permits the "Licensee" to engage in the export of designated goods to certain destinations.