Polyethylene or similar substance heat-treated and shrunk into an envelope around several units, thereby securing them as a single pack for presentation or to secure units on a pallet.

Loaded containers moving within the railroad system that are not clearly identified on any internally generated reports.

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

Is that pressure of either the motive fluid or of the ejector gas discharge which causes an ejector to become unstable.

Sums paid by agent on behalf of owner at a port and recovered by disbursements account.

A small projection of land.

Is the total pressure (static plus velocity) at the inlet flange of the compressor.

Still, seaworthy, able.

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

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

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.")

When a container or vessel has reached its volumetric capacity before its permitted weight limit.

(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.

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

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

Wing-like retractable devices extending from the sides of the vessel to dampen down rolling in seas and produce a steadier, smoother, and more comfortable motion.

Cabin; sleeping compartment.

To take the opposite tack when sailing to windward with another yacht.

Blower.

Goods which have been prohibited from entering a belligerent state by the declaration of a blockade.