(1) The rolled up part of a sail, tied with the reef lines, that is used to reduce sail area for heavy winds; To reduce the sail area. (2) A group of rocks or coral generally at a depth shallow enough to present a hazard to navigation.

Rules for letters of credit drawn up by the Commission on Banking Technique and Practices of the International Chamber of Commerce in consultation with the banking associations of many countries. See Terms of Payment.

Is the ratio of the polytropic compression energy transferred to the gas to the actual energy transferred to the gas.

To haul in until the line has a strain upon it.

A wedge-shaped piece of timber used to secure barrels against movement.

A piece of trim, usually wood, used to cover and often decorate a portion of the boat, i.e., caprail.

Finite Element Analysis.

Tan work shoes issued to U.S. Maritime Service trainees

A ported or closed cover for the end of a filter element.

Sailing with the tiller over to leeward by force of the wind

Location where shipment begins its movement.

The length of the boat at the waterline.

Machines cooled by water circulated through jackets surrounding the cylinders or casings.

As tight as can be pulled by hand.

Structural pieces running fore and aft between the beams.

Arrival at land

Said of wind when exactly ahead; and of another vessel when her fore and aft line coincides with observer's line of sight.

A stream of vapor, gas or liquid coming out fast from a narrow orifice.

Front of a container or trailer - opposite the tail.

A container designed with openings in the side and/or end walls to permit the ingress of outside air when the doors are closed.