The recognition of a person by his recognizable characteristics (originally, the shape of the nose)

A layer of dust built up on an air filter.

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

Still, seaworthy, able.

Green and red lights on the starboard and port sides of the boat required for navigation at night. Each light is supposed to be visible through an arc of 112.5

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

The piece of board on which a man working aloft is swung.

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

A charge for delaying a steamer beyond a stipulated period.

The metal axle of a block upon which the sheave revolves.

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.

A bullying and tyrannical officer; he would drive his crew by brutality and the power of his fists.

Structural members on the longitudinal sides of the base of the container.

Machines in which compression is effected by the positive action of rotating elements.

Place where cargo leaves the care and custody of carrier.

The difference between the discharge pressure and the intake pressure.

Beams sometimes fitted over the decks for the stowage of heavy boats or cargo.

Surface which forms a shore-based interface with ships.

Ice broken into pieces, and projecting very little above sea level.

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