A condition of filter element loading in which contaminant spans the space between adjacent sections of a filter element, thus blocking a portion of the useful filtration.

A type of journal bearing in centrifugal air compressors.

An able-bodied seamen entrusted with the steering of a vessel when entering or leaving a harbor. He is also involved with the use and upkeep of navigational equipment.

An abbreviation for "Cubic." A unit of volume measurement.

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.

Side stays from the masthead to the rail..

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

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, ...

The portion of the flow stream which has already passed through the system or the portion of the system located after a filter or separator/filter.

Long wave formations during calm or light air formed by waves running into shoaling water

Lying nearly head to wind and stopped, and maintaining this position by trimming sail or working engines.

An outrigger used to hold a block clear of a mast or of the ship's side.

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

The capacity for floating.

(1) To stop moving. (2) Usually air travels smoothly along both sides of a sail, but if the sail is not properly trimmed, the air can leave one of the sides of the sail and begin to stall. Stalled sails are not operating efficiently.

The most important commercial measurement when the intrinsic weight of the cargo is so low that the ship becomes full without being loaded to the cargo line. Is expressed in cubic metres or cubic feet.

A government office where duties are paid, import documents filed, etc., on foreign shipments.

A short length of chain, usually 15 fathoms (90 feet). (Method of measuring chain.)

A measurement. The international unit of energy. One joule is equal to one WATT - second or 0.737 foot pounds.

Open ocean sailing