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This is a factor expressing deviation of a gas from perfect gas laws.

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A rope net to catch the jib when it is lowered.

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Navigable channel.

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A boat that has rolled so that she is lying on her side or even rolled completely over (can be caused by a sudden gust or squall). A boat with appropriate ballast should right herself after being knocked down.

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A sighting taken for celestial navigation at noon, when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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A loop shaped fitting attached to the deck, spar, boom, etc., used to secure a line or block to some part of the vessel.

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A watch tackle (small, handy block and tackle for general use).

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When all the sails are shaking.

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To leave a ship without authority (deserting).

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An absolute temperature scale. ((

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A document prepared by the captain of a vessel on arriving at port; shows conditions encountered during voyage, generally for the purpose of relieving ship owner of any loss to cargo and shifting responsibility for reimbursement to the insurance company.

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Maintains and monitors radio, sends and receives messages. Often maintains electronic navigation. Latest replaced with certified GO (Deck officer)

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The course of a vessel after magnetic variation has been considered, but without compensation for magnetic deviation.

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A small portable compass.

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Navigation and Inspection Circular (US Coast Guard)

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To windward, in the direction of the eye of the wind; toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is coming

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Costs that vary directly with the level of activity within a short time. Examples include costs of moving cargo inland on trains or trucks, stevedoring in some ports, and short-term equipment leases. For business analysis, all costs are either defined as ...

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To untie.

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To stand at the mast and pull down on a halyard as another crewmate winches it in.

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