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In spray painting applications, air trapped in a paint film caused by poor atomization during spraying.

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

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A compressor belonging to the group of displacement rotary compressors, a type of valve less displacement machine. Also referred to as "Roots blower".

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A mobile container-handling crane used to load/unload containers to/from railcars.

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Cabin; sleeping compartment.

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A stern sprit or spar extending from the stern.

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Abrasion, wear or damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object

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Sailing with the wind coming from the port side, with the boom on the starboard side.

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Document showing contents and loading sequence of a container.

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Old term for the boat used by the captain to go ashore.

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A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.

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Blower.

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(1) A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail (e.g., spinnaker pole or whisker pole, which serves the same purpose for a jib). (2) One of the two points around which the earth spins, known as the north and south poles.

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(1) A navigator shoots the sun by using a sextant to measure its altitude. (2) A sailing vessel shoots when she forges ahead to windward with her sails luffing.

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One that has the right-of-way and should maintain her course and speed during a crossing or overtaking situation, unless a collision appears imminent. (Was formerly called "the privileged vessel.")

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The portion of a safety/relief valve that surrounds the spring. The spring housing.

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A method of removing heat from the flowing medium by circulation of a coolant in passages built into the diaphragm.

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To lift or raise, such as a sail or a flag.

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Legendary opportunists who lured vessels onto shoals during nights when there was no moonlight to illuminate the coastline.

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A bolt fitted with a ring through its eye, used for securing, running, rigging, etc.

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