In spray painting, the process of applying the final coat of paint at a lower air pressure. Used to uniform a finish or blending.

Circular metallic elements that ride in the grooves of a piston and provide compression sealing during combustion. Also used to spread oil for lubrication.

A reference book named after the original author, Nathaniel Bowditch. Updated versions contain tables and other information useful for navigation.

Sailor's slang for anchor.

The officer in charge of the watch.

Are the connections between the headers and the work station.

Also known as PM, maintenance performed according to a fixed schedule involving the routine repair and replacement of machine parts and components.

A container constructed to carry grain, powder and other free-flowing solids in bulk. Used in conjunction with a tilt chassis or platform.

The operation of tarring and blacking the rigging or hull to act as a preservative against the action of salt water. the best mixture was said to be coal tar, vegetable tar, and salt water boiled together and laid on hot.

To know and to be able to recite the points of a compass from north to south to north again, both clockwise and counter-clockwise.

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

A contract term meaning both parties agree to provide something for the other.

Customer designated as party paying for services.

A point through which all buoyant forces on an immersed hull are assumed to act.

The pressure encountered on the return side of a system.

An imaginary sphere surrounding the globe that contains the sun, moon, stars and planets.

The headings of a sailboat in relation to the wind, i.e., upwind, close reach, reach, broad reach, downwind.

Place where cargo leaves the care and custody of carrier.

Has to do with the properties of air-water vapor mixtures in the atmosphere.

Machine which receives dry bulk cargo. It is used for stowing sugar,ores and minerals in the holds.