Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

A schooner with a square rigged sail on the forward mast.

Resistance to flow. Defined as the difference in pressure upstream and downstream.

In spray painting applications, a sealed paint cup with a paint gun which puts a measured amount of air pressure into it. This then forces the paint to the gun for atomization.

A piece of wood fitted in various places to act as a preventative to chafe.

Seller is responsible for the cost of placing the goods at a named point of exportation. Some European buyers use this form when they actually mean FOB vessel.

Is the reversal of flow within a dynamic compressor that takes place when the capacity being handled is reduced to a point where insufficient pressure is being generated to maintain flow. Also known as surge.

The forward mast of a boat with more that one mast

A closed rail freight car.

A large body of water taken aboard (ship a sea).

In spray painting applications, Spray equipment which delivers material at a low pressure of no more than 10 PSI (at the air cap), however, with greater volume of air.

Is a process taking place without any heat exchange with the surroundings.

A line used to control the tension along a sail's luff in order to maintain proper sail shape.

Sideward force created by a spinning propeller.

To cause a break in the hull which may sink the vessel; the vessel is then called stove.

The space between decks. The name of the deck or decks between the ceiling and main deck.

On a square-rigged ship, a light weather sail set next above the topgallant-sail in fair weather.

The pressure containing stationary element that encloses the rotor and associated internal components of a compressor, including integral inlet and discharge connections.

Shipper's communication(s) to its agent and/or directly to the international water-carrier. Instructions may be varied, e.g., specific details/clauses to be printed on the B/L, directions for cargo pickup and delivery.

An announced warning of an approach of a storm.