The forward part of the bow which overhangs the keel.

- A hitch used for bending a line to a spar, which if tied properly, won't slip. The end of the line is passed around the spar and then passed a second time around so it rides over the standing part. Then it is carried across and up through the bight.

On square rigged ships, lines or cables attached to the ends of each yard; these are used to pivot (brace) the yards around the mast at different angles to the fore-and-aft line of the ship to make the most of the wind..

Refers to the shape of a boat's (usually power boat) hull. A deep V hull is usually good at cutting through rough waves at high speeds.

To take down a sail quickly; the entire action of getting a sail out of the wind and furling it.

A machine which aspirates gas which has already been compressed and delivers the same at higher pressure.

The slight deflection of very small particles in a gas stream that occurs when rapidly moving gas molecules strike them.

A schematic flow sheet showing all controls involved with the system.

A shipment loaded into a container at the pier or terminal, thence to the consignee's facility.

An enemy vessel captured at sea by a privateer or a ship of war. The term is also applied to contraband cargo taken from a merchant ship.

A bridge that swings away from the waterway so that boats may pass beside it.

a filter element intended to be discarded and replaced after one service cycle.

The same as FOB named inland carrier, except the buyer pays the transportation charge and the seller reduces the invoice by a like amount.

To stow or secure in a safe place. A top-mast is housed by lowering it and securing it to a lowermast.

In a manner, or fashion, befitting a seaman.

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.

A certified document showing the origin of goods; used in international commerce.

Of a system (or part thereof) is its condition at an instant of time as described or measured by its properties.

A waybill covering two or more consignments of freight.

A horn type of vent designed to let air into a cabin and keep water out.