The naval architect's drawings of a ship showing the various sections.

To mark a course on a chart.

The horsepower input to the compressor shaft, or more generally to any driven machine shaft.

The tackle used for running guns in and out.

Sudden and rapid flow of tide in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up in the form of a wave. also known as Eagre.

Daily; occurring once a day.

An instrument designed to add lubrication into the compressed air line.

Railroad terminal where containers are received or delivered and trains loaded or discharged. Originally, trailers moved onto the rearmost flatcar via a ramp and driven into position in a technique known as "circus loading." Most modern rail facilities us ...

A term applied to a bracket supporting the after end of the propeller shaft and the propeller.

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.

See standard air.

A sea with waves approaching from the stern of the boat; a sea in which the waves are moving in the same direction as the vessel

When used in pricing terms such as "Ex Factory" or "Ex Dock," it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

The act of calling for freight by truck at the consignor's shipping platform.

(1) The points of the jaws of a boom or gaff where they embrace the mast. (2) The outer ends of the crosstrees.

A single masted cutter built expressly for the prevention of smuggling and the enforcement of customs regulations.

To take a boat into water that is too shallow for it to float in, i.e: the bottom of the boat is resting on the ground.

An urgent message used on a radio regarding the safety of people or property. A PAN PAN message is not used when there is an immediate threat to life or property, instead the MAYDAY call is used. PAN PAN situations may develop into MAYDAY situations. As w ...

Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.

The rate (in liters or gallons per minute, cubic meters or cubic feet per second, or other quantity per time unit) Air related flows are usually expressed in CFM, SCFM, ACFM, ICFM