An indentation of the coastline between two headlands.

Measuring point for compressor acceptance test. Pressure before an orifice or nozzle, downstream of compressor discharge.

Reciprocating type compressor used mainly in oil and gas field applications. The compressor cylinders operate at low compression ratios and experience small temperature rise.

To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl.

The ability of a fluid that is insoluble in water to separate from water with which it may be mixed in the form of an emulsion.

Is a measure of the rate of change of viscosity with temperature. Oils with high VI have low viscosity changes.

To sail against the prevailing wind and seas.

A Short line used to attach one thing to another - a short rope or cord that secures or attaches an item onboard a boat, usually for keeping it attached to the boat

In sailboat racing, to disturb the wind of a windward boat by positioning your boat a bit ahead and to leeward. If done correctly, the disturbed air hitting the windward boat will slow it down, leaving it at a distinct disadvantage and causing it to tack ...

A sprocket wheel on the windlass for taking links of the chain cable.

A rope spliced into the end of a block and used for making it fast to rigging or spars. Such a block is called a tail-block.

Maximum allowable working pressure. This data is found on the pressure vessel nameplate and is the maximum pressure at which the lowest set safety valve must be set (stamped).

A grooved metal extrusion fitted on a forestay and used to secure the luff of a sail by holding its bolt rope in place.

A freight booking made by a skipper or freight forwarder to serve space but not actually having a specific cargo at the time the booking is made. Carriers often overbook a vessel by 10 to 20 percent in recognition that "windy booking" cargo will not act ...

A spar used to prevent the spinnaker guy from fouling on the stanchions.

The point at which sellers have fulfilled their obligations so the goods in a legal sense could be said to have been delivered to the buyer. They are shorthand expressions that set out the rights and obligations of each party when it comes to transporting ...

The tendency of the strands of a line to fray out at the ends.

To charge less than the proper amount.

Is the suction pressure attained by an ejector or positive displacement vacuum pump at zero capacity with the suction absolutely blanked off.

A small rail on tables and counters used to keep objects from sliding off when the vessel rolls and pitches.