(1) Clear, not tangled. (2) sailing free: a vessel is sailing free when her sheets are eased. (3) running free: to sail with the wind from astern.

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

A breakwater used as a landing pier.

To spill the sails is to take the wind out of the sails, either by heading up into the wind, or by easing the sheets to the point where the sails can hold no wind.

When flogging a seaman, to run the fingers through the Cat-O'-Nine-Tails after each stroke to separate the strands in preparation for the next stroke.

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

To develop a hole or break in the hull through which seawater could enter. Term originated from a sprung plank.

A dock line leading forward or aft, to prevent a vessel from moving ahead or astern. The after bow spring line is attached near the bow and runs aft, where it is attached to the dock. The forward quarter spring line is attached to the quarter of the boat, ...

An untidy loose end of a rope (or rags).

The total pressure minus the static pressure in an air or gas stream.

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.

The pressure measured in a flowing stream (liquid or gas) in such a manner that no effect on the measurement is produced by the velocity of the stream.

A small naval sword worn by midshipmen or their equivalents when in full dress uniform.

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

Water service between two coasts; in the U.S., this usually refers to water service between the Atlantic and Pacific or Gulf Coasts.

Steps in the compression of a gas, In reciprocating compressors, each stage usually requires a separate cylinder, in dynamic compressors, each requires a separate rotor disc.

The difference between the diameter of a shaft rod, etc., and that of the hole in which it works.

The method by which a racing yacht may object to the actions of a rival on the basis of a breach of the racing rules. A protest committee will hear both sides, and if the protest is upheld, the offending yacht may be penalized.

Place where loose or other non-containerized cargo is ungrouped for delivery.

Are the connections between the headers and the work station.