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Is the total gas pressure (static plus velocity) at the discharge port of the compressor. Velocity pressure is considered only with dynamic compressors.

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The forward mast of a boat with more that one mast

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A small boat designed to be rowed by use of its oars. Some dinghies are rowboats.

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The weight shown in a waybill and freight bill, i.e, the invoiced weight.

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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.

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A tall buoy used as a navigational aid.

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

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Division of the circumference of the magnetic compass card into thirty-two points, each of 11

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Are of two kinds: First, those built in permanently and part of the ship's structure, used for the reception of water ballast, fuel, oil, or liquid cargo; second, those constructed specially and removable if necessary. These vary greatly in size and shape ...

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Brass work, polished (also varnished wood work in yachts).

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Damage Free Car. Boxcars equipped with special bracing material.

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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.

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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.

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

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Devices that may be used to position the impeller or to protect the shaft.

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To bring a sailing vessel to a stop with her sails still set. This can be accomplished on a square rigged ship by bracing the yards aback on her foremast; on fore-and-aft rigged boats it is done by bringing her head into the wind so that the sails are no ...

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Sideward force created by a spinning propeller.

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A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship.

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Said of a vessel that is firm, strong, and unlikely to develop leaks.

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A belt and line or wire used to help a crew hike out beyond the edge of a boat to counteract the boat's heel. Usually used on small vessels for racing.

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